Top Nigerian personalities have sent their tributes to former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed on Sunday evening in a clinic in London.
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, described the passing of Buhari as “unbelievable” as she expressed sadness.
The former Head of State passed after a prolonged illness on Sunday 13 July, 2025.
Tributes from top Nigerians
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala via X: “Unbelievable ! I did not know just how ill HE President Buhari was and minutes after sending my get well wishes I have just learned that he passed away. I am so very sad. May the Soul of HE @MBuhari rest in perfect peace. My deepest condolences to the entire Buhari family and his close aides and associates.”
Daniel H. Bwala via X: “Rest in peace, the people’s General. Nigeria is forever grateful to you for your service both in uniform and as a civilian president. May God grant the family of the people’s General the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Bashir Ahmad via X: “Our Baba
“He would make the joke and join us in the laughter. That was our Baba Buhari.
“Behind the image of a firm and disciplined leader was a man of warmth, humility and quiet humour. He took us not just as aides, but as his children. He guided us with a fatherly hand. Baba didn’t need to raise his voice to command respect, his character did that on its own.
“We will miss his presence. We will miss his words , which are always measured, wise and rooted in truth. We will miss his leadership — calm in chaos, firm in storms and always anchored in principle.
“For those of us who walked closely with him, who learned at his feet, who saw the man beyond the title, his memory is a personal treasure. A treasure we will carry in our hearts for the rest of our lives.
“Goodbye, Baba!”
Peter Obi via X: “I have just received the very sad news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole.
“President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader.
“To his wife, children, extended family, and to all Nigerians I extend my deepest condolences.
“May Almighty Allah, Most Gracious and Most Merciful, forgive President Buhari’s shortcomings, reward his efforts in service to the nation, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.
“Ameen.”
Reno Omokri via X: “From God we came and to Him we return. My family and I pray that Almighty God grants President Muhammadu Buhari al-Jannah firdaus. May his sins be forgiven, and may As-Sami, السميع, (The All-Hearing) grant his family the fortitude to bear their loss. He served Nigeria in peacetime and war and left a legacy that was worthy of emulation in many areas.”
