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Buhari, Muhammadu

Late Former President Muhammadu Buhari's Final Act: A Witness for the Nation

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Nigeria's Attorney General, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has shared a poignant tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, highlighting his unwavering dedication to the nation even in retirement. The AGF revealed that Buhari had traveled to France in January 2025 as a witness in the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings instituted against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydroelectric power project. Fagbemi described the late former President's actions as a clear demonstration of his love and personal sacrifice for the country, even after his retirement.

Key Takeaways:

  • The late former President Muhammadu Buhari traveled to France in January 2025 as a witness in the $2.3 billion arbitration proceedings instituted against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydroelectric power project.
  • The arbitration case was filed by the company and Chief Leno Adesanya against Nigeria, over alleged breach of contract by the Federal Government in the $6bn Mambilla Hydroelectric power contract deal.
  • Buhari's actions, as revealed by AGF Fagbemi, demonstrate his unwavering love and personal sacrifice for the nation, even in retirement.
  • As President, Buhari made significant strides in strengthening the administration of justice and advancing law reforms, including the modernization of Correctional services, policing, anti-money laundering frameworks, asset recovery systems, federalism through the devolution of powers, electoral reforms, and the deepening of good governance.
  • The successful challenge of the $11bn PandID arbitral award was initiated under Buhari's leadership and carried forward by President Bola Tinubu, averting a crippling financial burden for the nation.
  • Buhari's sense of duty to the nation never diminished even in retirement, as evidenced by his testament as a witness in the Mambilla Hydroelectric power project arbitration.

Statistics:

  • $2.3 billion: The amount in the arbitration proceedings instituted against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydroelectric power project.
  • $6 billion: The contract value of the Mambilla Hydroelectric power deal.
  • $11 billion: The PandID arbitral award successfully challenged by Nigeria under former President Buhari's leadership.
  • January 2025: The month when Buhari traveled to Paris as a witness in the arbitration proceedings.
  • $2.3 billion: The arbitration proceedings instituted against Nigeria by Sunrise Power over the Mambilla hydroelectric power project.

Sources:

  • The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), as quoted in "Late Former President Muhammadu Buhari's Final Act: A Witness for the Nation".
  • "Fagbemi writes tribute to Buhari, eulogizes him as 'titan of principle, purpose'", by Godwin Tsa Abuja.

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