Africa-Press – Nigeria. Vice Admiral Awwal Z Gambo (Rtd), the 21st Indigenous Chief of the Naval Staff, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a great patriot whose spirit will live on.
In a statement on Monday, Vice Admiral Gambo remembered Buhari as a disciplined soldier, an honest leader, and a selfless servant of Nigeria.
“As a soldier, General Buhari stood tall with courage, unwavering discipline and an incorruptible spirit. As a statesman and former President, he embodied the highest ideals of public service, personal sacrifice and national commitment,” he said.
He also shared his personal experience of working under Buhari’s leadership when he was appointed Chief of Naval Staff in 2021.
“In him, I found not only a Commander-in-Chief but a father figure who was firm yet fair, deeply principled and constantly invested in the well-being and professional growth of those under his leadership.
“His deep compassion for the poor and the less privileged reflected in his policies and personal conduct. His austere lifestyle, transparent governance style and tireless war against corruption set a standard that continues to inspire generations of Nigerians.”
He added that Buhari’s spirit will live on in the reforms he championed and the institutions he strengthened.
“Though his physical presence is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in every institution he strengthened, every reform he championed, and every life he touched.”
“As we bid him farewell, I pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) grants him Aljannah Firdaus and grants strength and peace to his beloved family and to all of us who mourn the passing of a great patriot.”
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