January 09, (THEWILL) – The Minister of Defence, Major-General Bashir Salihi Magashi (retd.) has described the death of Alhaji Bashir Othman Tofa as a great loss not only to his family but also to the entire North and beyond.
A former presidential aspirant of the defunct National Republican Congress (NRC), Alhaji Bashir Tofa, according to the minister, was an embodiment of righteousness, discipline, hard work, commitment, patriotism and perfect example to emulate.
The minister, who led a delegation from the Presidency to condole with the Tofa family, described Tofa as an individual who always thought what is good for the country and noted that Tofa would always be remembered.
In his condolence message, the Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu also described Tofa as a true patriotic and compassionate Nigerian who extended a hand to those at the bottom and pull them up.
According to him, Tofa had left a legacy of selfless struggle for a just and egalitarian society where the welfare of the Nigerians is paramount. Shehu noted that the entire nation would always remember his efforts and outstanding contribution to the lives of individuals and the community.
May Allah for give his sins and grant him Aljannah.
The Minister of Water Resources and the Galadiman Kazaure, Hakimin Roni Eng. Sulaiman Hussaini, prayed for the soul of the deceased.
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