President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the passing of his long-time friend and associate, Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua.
Funtua was the life patron of the International Press Institute (IPI) and the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN).
Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity
released the President’s condolence message, in Abuja on Monday.
President Buhari condoled with family members, government and people of Katsina State,
and all associates of the former President of NPAN, especially the media industry on the loss.
The President described the late Funtua as “greatly admired and respected”.
According to the Nigerian leader, the demise of the publisher and businessman
has created a vast gap as “Funtua consistently stood by him in his political journey”.
The President prayed to Allah for the repose of Funtua’s soul and to grant the family, strength, and fortitude to bear the loss.
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