Spiritual and religious leader of the family of President Muhammadu Buhari, Imam Sani Liman Rigassa is dead.
He died in Kaduna today, June 15.
Reacting swiftly to the demise of his family religious leader, President Buhari dispatched a powerful delegate to Kaduna to commiserate with the family.
The delegation, which was led by the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service and a long-time associate, retired Colonel Hamid Ali, included Senior Special Assistant to the President, Sarki Abba; Senior Special Assistant on media and publicity, Garba Shehu and the District Head of Dumurkul as well as the President’s nephew, Musa Haro Daura.
The deceased, who resided in the compound of President Buhari in Kaduna, also served as the religious instructor to his children.
Buhari described the deceased as “a natural versatile teacher,” who was fully integrated as a member of his family.
“He was an exceptional teacher and a kind soul,” President Buhari said, adding “we will greatly miss him, but Allah knows best.”
The President advised the family of the deceased to console themselves with the fact that the late Imam led a life worthy of emulation.
Malam Hussaini, who spoke on behalf of the family, thanked President Buhari for his generosity towards the late Imam and his family and prayed to Allah to give the administration a glorious end.
