President Muhammadu Buhari extended his “heartfelt condolences” to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on the passing on of his father, Abraham Joseph Diri, at 88.
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, made this known in a statement.
Shehu, in the statement on Monday, added: “President Buhari also commiserates with the entire Diri Family as well as the government and people of Bayelsa State on the loss of a moral instructor whose humility made positive impact in the lives of all that passed through his tutelage, including the governor.
“The President notes that the late Abraham Diri would be particularly missed by the Sampou Community for his exemplary contributions to its educational development which transcended all ages.
“President Buhari’s prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends at this time and prays that God will grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.”