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President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep sadness on Monday evening
\ninformation on the passing of his longtime friend and associate, Malam
\nIsma’ila Isa Funtua, who was Life Patron of International Press
\nInstitute and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN).<\/p>\n

The President condoles with family members, government and people of
\nKatsina State, and all associates of the former President of NPAN,
\nespecially the media industry, on the loss, describing him as “greatly
\nadmired and respected”.<\/p>\n

President Buhari believes the demise of the publisher and businessman
\nhas created a huge gap as Malam Funtua consistently stood by him in his
\npolitical journey.<\/p>\n

The President prayed to Allah for the repose of Malam Funtua’s soul, and
\nto grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the loss.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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