BEVERLY HILLS, April 14, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday mourned the death of the former Military Administrator of Ondo and Oyo states, Col. Ahmed Usman.
The President’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina.
The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Colonel Ahmed Usman, former military administrator in Ondo and Oyo States.
“President Buhari avers that as a military officer, the late Colonel Usman served the nation with courage and dedication, adding that his contributions to peace and unity, as well as his quest for public good, continued even in retirement.
“As the President prays that Almighty Allah will repose the soul of the departed, his thoughts are with the government and people of Kogi State, where Usman hailed from, and with friends and colleagues, as they mourn this loss.”