Buhari mourns Awolowo’s daughter

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the family of the late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, over the passing of Tola Oyediran, eldest daughter of the sage.

The message was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Thursday.

Shehu said: “The President commiserates with friends and associates of Mrs Oyediran, particularly her only surviving sister, Mrs Tokunbo Awolowo, over the sad loss, urging the family to take solace in the investments of the deceased in making life better for others.

“As the family mourns, President Buhari prays that the Almighty God will receive the soul of the departed, and comfort all her loved ones.”