President Buhari mourns Sen. Waku

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of former Sen. Joseph Waku. A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday said Buhari commiserated with the family of the Senator who represented Benue North-West (1999-2003) and the government and people of Benue. The President […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of former Sen. Joseph Waku.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday said Buhari commiserated with the family of the Senator who represented Benue North-West (1999-2003) and the government and people of Benue.

The President recalled Waku’s contributions to the growth of education when he served as Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure.

He urged the children, friends and political associates of the late elder statesman to keep alive his commitment to the unity, peace and stability of not only Benue, but also the entire country.

President Buhari prayed to almighty God to comfort the family and all those who mourned the septuagenarian and grant his soul eternal rest.(NAN)