President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family and friends of Chief Akanni Aluko, Publisher of defunct Third Eye Newspaper, who died days to his 79th birthday.
The President’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, on Thursday.
Shehu said Buhari joins the family and friends of Aluko in mourning the loss of the very benevolent humanitarian. who will be remembered for his philanthropic gestures to the less privileged as well as passion for the development of the media profession.
He added: “The President believes that as an active member of his local community, Chief Aluko impacted many lives positively through his goodwill and never allowed his personal challenges to affect his consummate interest in the progress of others.
“President Buhari prays for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed and comfort to all who mourn.”