President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of former Governor of Katsina State, Col. John Yahaya Madaki, on Monday.
The president in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina in Abuja on Tuesday, commended Madaki’s courageous and meritorious service to the nation, which continued after his retirement from the army.
Buhari also extended condolences to the family, friends, the people and Government of Katsina State.
The statement reads, ”President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the government and people of Niger State on the passing of former Governor of Katsina State, Col. John Yahaya Madaki, on Monday.
”President Buhari extends condolences to professional colleagues, family and friends of the distinguished career soldier and sportsman, who retired after serving the country as a former military governor, Commanding Officer of the 123 Guards Battalion and Commandant of the Brigade of Guards.
”The President extols Madaki’s courageous and meritorious service to the nation, which continued after his retirement from the army, taking up responsibilities as Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Special Adviser on Security to the FCT.
”President Buhari believes Madaki’s contribution to the development of the nation will always be remembered and appreciated by posterity.
”The President prays that the almighty God will receive the soul of the departed, and comfort his family.”
