The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN says the death of former president Muhammadu Buhari has marked the end of an era in Nigeria’s political and moral history.
By Ebere Agozie
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN says the death of former president Muhammadu Buhari has marked the end of an era in Nigeria’s political and moral history.
Fagbemi made this known in a tribute to Buhari on Monday in Abuja.
He noted that Buhari will be remembered with profound respect for his unwavering dedication to God and country.
The AGF described Buhari as a man of austere values, gentle strength, unyielding integrity and a life defined by principled service in the quest for national transformation.
He said that Buhari as President made significant strides in strengthening the administration of justice and advancing law reform and prayed God to grant him eternal rest.
“I join His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu and all the people of goodwill across our nation and beyond in mourning this profound national loss.
“His tenure witnessed the enactment of landmark statutes, bold policy initiatives, and far-reaching institutional reforms.
“These included the modernization of correctional services, policing, anti-money laundering frameworks, asset recovery systems, federalism through the devolution of powers, electoral reform, and the deepening of good governance’’.
He noted that it was under the leadership of Buhari that Nigeria initiated the successful challenge to the $11 billion P&ID arbitral award.
“That bold and strategic effort was steadfastly carried forward by President Tinubu, ultimately enabling our nation to avert a crippling financial burden.
“Even in retirement, his unwavering sense of duty to the nation never diminished.
“I vividly recall visiting him in both London and Daura when his support was once again sought to help Nigeria confront another predatory claim, this time concerning the Mambila Hydroelectric Power Project.
“Despite the demands of age and the comfort of private life, he selflessly agreed to serve as a witness’’.
He said Buhari had in January travelled to Paris and stood before the tribunal, bearing testimony for the country he loved with rare and steadfast conviction.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to President Tinubu, to the former First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, and to the family, friends, and close associates of our dearly departed leader.
“Nigeria has indeed lost a titan of principle and purpose,’’ he added. (NAN)