Buhari sends ex-ministers to console Tallen over son’s death

Ex- president Muhammad Buhari appointed ten members of his former cabinet to condole the former Minister of Women’s Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Paulin Tallen, following the death of her son, Richard Adamu Tallen.

In the condolence message delivered by, Alhaji Lai Mohammed the former Minister of Information and National Orientation, the former president described the deceased as “a gem and a rising star”.

He has passed away, and it is very saddening,” Buhari said, according to a statement on Thursday by his media aide, Garba Shehu.

He called on the grieving mother and family to take solace and comfort in the outpouring of love and respect from all who admired the late Richard.

The delegation, led by Lai Mohammed was made up of the former ministers of Power, Engineer Abubakar Aliyu, Environment, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, Power (State) Jedy Agba, Niger Delta, Umana Umana and Industry, Trade and Investment Niyi Adebayo.

The others were the Ministers of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Transportation Muazu Jaji and Water Resources, Engineer Suleiman Adamu.

Zainab Odunayo
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Zainab Odunayo is a News Reporter at Wakadaily News, specializing in politics and current affairs. With a strong passion for storytelling and a keen interest in social issues, Zainab brings insightful perspectives to her reporting.

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