• About
  • Advertise
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Contact
Friday, July 11, 2025
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Register
MetrowatchXtra
  • WORLD
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • HEALTH
  • SPORTS
  • OP-ED
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • WORLD
  • BUSINESS
  • POLITICS
  • HEALTH
  • SPORTS
  • OP-ED
  • ENTERTAINMENT
No Result
View All Result
MetrowatchXtra
No Result
View All Result
Home POLITICS

Buhari Mourns Bashir Tofa, Describes Him as ‘True Nationalist’

MetrowatchXtra by MetrowatchXtra
January 3, 2022
0 0
0
•Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa

•Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa

By Ismaila Chafe

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing of one-time Presidential Candidate in a two-horse race, Bashir Tofa, ”a politician of note, who was also a promoter of Islamic culture and civilization”.

The president made his feelings known in a tribute to the deceased which was released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, on Monday in Abuja.

President Buhari described the late Tofa as a true nationalist that would be difficult to replace.

The president said: ”The late Tofa was noted for his untiring commitment to public enlightenment and was unafraid to speak the truth all the time that he lived.

READ ALSO  Buhari Condoles with Aide, Sarki Abba, over Mother’s Death

”He set up the Bureau for Islamic Propagation, BIP, in the mid-80s that helped to unite Muslim Scholars in the Northern States, narrowing the differences that characterized their relationships. The BIP also published books and newspapers.

”He was, till the end, a patriot to the core. He envisaged a better Nigeria for all. We pray that this dream and collective aspiration and necessary commitment will not go with him. We owe it to his memory and to the nation.”

President Buhari prayed to Allah to repose his soul and grant fortitude to the bereaved family and friends, the Kano Emirate Council as well as the government and people of Kano State to bear the loss.

READ ALSO  Who Am I Not to Forgive Tony Kabaka, Asks Obaseki

Meanwhile, the President has dispatched a delegation to Kano with a condolence letter to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State.

The team is made up of the Ministers of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, and Water Resources, Sulaiman Adamu, accompanied by the Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, and the Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.

(NAN)

Tags: Bashir TofaBuhariKano
MetrowatchXtra

MetrowatchXtra

RELATED POST

I Left Office With Same Physical Assets I Had Before Becoming President, Buhari Reveals
HEALTH

Buhari Sick, Currently Receiving Medical Attention, Ex-aide, Bashir Ahmad Confirms

by Kemi Sheriepha
July 3, 2025
0

Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has confirmed Buhari's health status. According to him, Buhari...

Read moreDetails
CBN: Emefiele Owns 753 Duplexes, Abuja Estate Forfeited to EFCC, Sowore Confirms

Naira Redesign Hardship: Court Strikes Out N1bn Suit Against Buhari, Emefiele

April 29, 2025
I Paid Dearly for Fighting Buhari, Fayose Reveals

I Paid Dearly for Fighting Buhari, Fayose Reveals

April 19, 2025
JUST IN: Ganduje, Other APC Leaders Meet Buhari Hours After Atiku, El-Rufai’s Visit 

JUST IN: Ganduje, Other APC Leaders Meet Buhari Hours After Atiku, El-Rufai’s Visit 

April 12, 2025
Why We Visited Buhari, El-Rufai Reveals Purpose for Visist

Why We Visited Buhari, El-Rufai Reveals Purpose for Visist

April 12, 2025
Northerners in Edo Safe Under Okpebholo, Says Kano Dep Governor

Northerners in Edo Safe Under Okpebholo, Says Kano Dep Governor

April 12, 2025
Load More

APO

Recent Posts

  • ‘No One Can Chase us Out of Plateau, it’s Our State Too’, Fulani Youth Leader Vows
  • Nigeria Government Says ‘President Tinubu Never Stopped 5-year Non-immigrant Visa for U.S. Citizens’
  • Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Will Crash Insecurity in South East, Rep Member Says
  • DPP Persecuting Me Because of My Property, Developer Tells Judge in Court
  • 500 Lawyers Storm U.S. Swiss Embassies for Intervention over Alleged Corruption at NMDPRA

Recommended

Obaseki Inspects Textile Mill, Adolor College, Technical College Road Projects

Obaseki Inspects Textile Mill, Adolor College, Technical College Road Projects

3 years ago
PHOTOS | Biden Takes Selfie with Okonjo-Iweala at G20 Summit | METROWATCH

PHOTOS | Biden Takes Selfie with Okonjo-Iweala at G20 Summit | METROWATCH

2 years ago
MetrowatchXtra

MetrowatchXtra is an online daily newspaper poised to act as a catalyst in our debate and desire for well-governed Nigeria and provide the much-needed platform for all, irrespective of social, religious or political divide, to express their views.
Metrowatchxtra Nigeria

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Our Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2024 Metrowatchxtra Nigeria Published by Miraculous Media Connect Limited. All rights reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • World
  • Business
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Health

© 2024 Metrowatchxtra Nigeria Published by Miraculous Media Connect Limited. All rights reserved