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Tribute to a Statesman: Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom Praises Late President Buhari

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Chief Ayiri Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, has honored the memory of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, hailing him as an embodiment of integrity, statesmanship, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law. Emami's tribute comes as the nation mourns the loss of a leader who exemplified principles of fairness and democratic ideals. In a personal statement, Emami extended condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Buhari family, and the people of Daura in Katsina State, recalling Buhari's transformative contributions to Nigeria's development, particularly during his tenure as Petroleum Minister under General Olusegun Obasanjo's military regime.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chief Ayiri Emami described President Buhari as a "towering figure of integrity, statesmanship and unwavering commitment to the rule of law."
  • Emami praised Buhari's principled approach to governance and politics, saying he stood stoutly for the rule of law throughout his lifetime.
  • As Petroleum Minister under General Olusegun Obasanjo's military regime, Buhari supervised the construction of 21 petroleum depots across the country.
  • Buhari also championed major investments in storage facilities and the establishment of an extensive pipeline network connecting the Bonny Terminal to the Port Harcourt Refinery, which strengthened Nigeria's energy infrastructure.
  • Emami, a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was a former Deputy Director of the Election Planning and Monitoring Committee of President Buhari's 2019 Presidential Campaign Council.
  • Emami reflected on Buhari's contributions to Nigeria's development, highlighting his commitment to fairness and democratic ideals.
  • The Itsekiri nation places a premium on fairness and legal order and will "not forget his dedication to these virtues."

Statistics:

  • Number of petroleum depots constructed by Buhari as Petroleum Minister: 21
  • Investments made in storage facilities by Buhari: significant
  • Extent of pipeline network established by Buhari: extensive
  • Milestones achieved by Buhari in strengthening Nigeria's energy infrastructure: critical

Sources:

  • Statement by Chief Ayiri Emami, Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom
  • No specific date mentioned in the statement
  • Reference to President Bola Tinubu, the Buhari family, and the people of Daura in Katsina State

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