Tinubu: Buhari’s life, legacies continues to inspire Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday in Abuja said the life and legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari continue to inspire Nigeria through his enduring service, integrity, and patriotism.

Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, he said this at a prayer session marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s death.

He described Buhari as a patriot whose character, devotion, and service to Nigeria left an enduring imprint on the nation’s conscience and collective memory.

Tinubu said Buhari’s transformation from a military ruler to civilian democrat distinguished him as one of the nation’s rare political figures.

According to him, Buhari’s legacy extended beyond public offices, reflecting lifelong consistency between his principles, words and personal conduct.

He said: “President Buhari gave everything he had to this country, and he gave it without reservation.

“He served with courage, conviction and patriotism that never asked what the nation could return to him.”

Tinubu recalled years of political partnership with Buhari in pursuing a renewed, progressive, and prosperous Nigeria founded on democratic ideals.

He described the late leader as a fellow traveller committed to nation-building, constitutional order, and meaningful political transformation.

“From military leadership to democratic governance, he embodied the spirit of change and nation-building,” he said.

The President noted that Buhari retained the trust and affection of many ordinary Nigerians even after leaving office despite political pressures and controversies.

He described that lasting public confidence as one of the greatest inheritances any leader could leave behind.

Tinubu stressed that enduring public trust was earned through consistency, discipline, honesty and unwavering integrity throughout public life.

He added: “When he laid down leadership, the trust of ordinary Nigerians never departed from him.

“It is not given. 

“It is earned through a lifetime of agreement between what a man says and what a man is.”

The President urged Buhari’s friends, associates, and political followers to preserve his legacy through honesty, simplicity, and self-discipline.

“Our duty is to carry forward the inheritance he left us: honesty, simplicity and self-discipline,” he said.

Tinubu said the most fitting tribute Nigerians could pay Buhari was to uphold the values of patriotism, character, and public responsibility.

He said: “We must strive in our conduct to approach the standard he kept. 

“That is the tribute worthy of him.”

The President also reassured former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and the Buhari family of the Federal Government’s continued support.

He said: “Please be assured that the nation and this administration stand beside you, now and in all the years to come.” 

Tinubu prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to comfort the Buhari family and grant the late former president Aljannah Firdaus.

Earlier, former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, recalled the events surrounding Buhari’s death and burial.

𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖/𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖