Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday described the death of Mallam Ismaila Isa-Funtua as a grievous loss to Nigeria. The Chairman, Northern Governors Forum, Simon Lalong of Plateau State, also described the death of Funtua as a loss to the nation. Masari, in a statement, described Funtua’s demise as a loss of monumental proportion the impact of which would be felt beyond the shores of Nigeria. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, in a condolence message yesterday, described Funtua as “a quality icon who will occupy many good pages in Nigeria’s history. In a statement, Tinubu poured encomium on Funtua as a long time friend, associate and in-law of President Buhari.

Source: The Guardian July 22, 2020 04:17 UTC