ABUJA: President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of elder statesman and the Tafida of Ilorin, Dr. Amuda Aluko.
According to a press release e-signed and made available to StarTrend Int’l magazine & www.startrendinternational.com by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), President Buhari in a message of condolence to the bereaved family, the Ilorin Emirate Council, the government and people of Kwara State said: ”It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr. Aluko, the Tafida of Ilorin.”
The President stated further, “On behalf of all Nigerians, my family and I send our deepest condolences to Tafida’s family, the Emirate Council and the people of the State.
”The nation mourns with you as you mark the loss of the renowned medical doctor, community leader, remarkable philanthropist and ardent supporter of our political causes. May Allah grant him eternal rest.”