First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Leads High-Profile Delegation to Condole Buhari Family in Daura

A Personal Gesture of Sympathy and National Unity

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, made a solemn condolence visit to the family of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State on Thursday. The emotional visit underscored the deep personal connection between the Tinubu and Buhari families that spanned over three decades.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu with Katsina State officials during the condolence visit — First Lady Oluremi Tinubu being received by Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda and other dignitaries

A Visit of Personal Significance

Accompanied by a high-level delegation including the wives of the Vice President, Speaker of the House, and several state governors, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized that her visit transcended official protocol. “We are not here today merely out of duty. We are here because this loss is deeply personal,” she stated emotionally.

The First Lady described the late President as “a man of integrity and discipline” who had been a trusted ally of her husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for over 30 years. She highlighted how Buhari’s leadership brought honor not just to his hometown of Daura but to the entire nation.

Katsina Leadership Expresses Gratitude

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State acknowledged the significance of the visit, noting it was Mrs. Tinubu’s second condolence trip to the state within weeks. He praised President Tinubu’s unprecedented gestures of respect, including:

Personally receiving Buhari’s remains at the airport
Participating in the funeral procession to Daura
Declaring a national day of mourning
Sending a powerful delegation of over 25 cabinet ministers

First Lady consoling Buhari family members — First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offering comfort to members of the Buhari family

Historic Gestures of Respect

The Emir of Daura, Umar Faruq Umar, aged 103, offered a remarkable perspective: “I have never witnessed a sitting President show such immense honor and compassion in mourning a predecessor.” He described President Tinubu’s actions as “historic” demonstrations of genuine friendship and national unity.

Prayers for the Departed

Mrs. Tinubu led prayers for the late President, saying: “We pray that Almighty Allah forgives his shortcomings and grants him eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus. May He comfort the family and all those grieving this tremendous loss.”

The First Lady urged the Buhari family and Daura community to find strength in the former President’s enduring legacy of service and integrity.

Delegation Composition and Departure

The high-profile delegation included:

Wife of the Vice President
Wives of the Speaker and Deputy Senate President
Wife of the Chief of Staff
Several state first ladies
Spouses of ministers and Service Chiefs

Mrs. Tinubu departed Katsina State from Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport at approximately 5:00 pm, seen off by Governor Radda, his wife, and other top government officials.

First Lady departing Katsina State after the condolence visit — First Lady Oluremi Tinubu being seen off at the airport by Katsina State officials

Katsina First Lady’s Appreciation

Mrs. Zulaihat Dikko Umaru Radda, Katsina State’s First Lady, expressed profound gratitude: “We are truly grateful to Mr. President and the First Lady for the immense honor and attention they have given to us here in Katsina State during this moment of grief.”

The visit underscored the continuity of Nigeria’s political leadership while highlighting the personal relationships that transcend official positions. It served as a powerful symbol of national unity during a period of mourning for one of Nigeria’s most significant political figures.

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Visits Buhari’s Family in Daura to Offer Condolences