BUHARI MOURNS FRIEND, POLITICAL ASSOCIATE, ISMA’ILA ISA FUNTUA

President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep sadness on Monday evening
information on the passing of his longtime friend and associate, Malam
Isma’ila Isa Funtua, who was Life Patron of International Press
Institute and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN).

The President condoles 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, describing him as “greatly
admired and respected”.

President Buhari believes the demise of the publisher and businessman
has created a huge gap as Malam Funtua consistently stood by him in his
political journey.

The President prayed to Allah for the repose of Malam Funtua’s soul, and
to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the loss.