President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his deepest condolences to the family, the Government and people of Katsina and Kaduna states on the sad demise of Alhaji Lawal Kaita, a former governor of the old Kaduna state. According to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu in Abuja on Tuesday , Buhari, who was briefed this evening on the death of the former Governor and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC described the deceased as a complete gentleman who served his people and the nation with total commitment and devotion. “Nigeria has lost a distinguished leader. We are all saddened by his demise. May his soul Rest In Peace,” said the President.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 02, 2018 20:33 UTC