Buhari commiserates with Ezekwesili over mother’s death

President Muhammadu Buhari ( retd.) on Tuesday sympathised with former Minister of Education , Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili, and her entire family on the death of her mother Mrs Cecilia Ujubuonu.

A statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Femi Adesina , the President urged Ezekwesili, her family and all associates of the deceased to find strength in the good works of Mrs Ujubuonu.

He noted that the deceased ’ s testimony of reverence for God and service to humanity continues to resonate.

His statement reads, “ President Buhari condoles with the grandchildren of the late businesswoman and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God , knowing they will particularly miss her counsel and guidance, garnered from years of working hard to raise a disciplined and focused family.

“ As the family mourns , the President prays that the almighty God will comfort them and grant peaceful rest to the soul of the departed .”