President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri on the death of his father, Abraham, who died at the age of 88.
The president, through his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, expressed condolences to the entire Diri Family on Monday in Abuja.
He also condoled with the government and people of Bayelsa on the loss of ”a moral instructor whose humility made positive impact in the lives of all that passed through his tutelage, including the governor. ”
President Buhari noted that the late Abraham Diri would be particularly missed by the Sampou Community for his exemplary contributions to its educational development which transcended all ages.
According to the president, his prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
He prayed that God would grant the soul of the departed eternal rest. (NAN)