President Muhammadu Buhari has called the Nigerien President, Mahamadou Issoufou, to commiserate with him over the death of his Minister of Employment and Labour, Mohammed Ben Omar.
President Buhari also extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Niger Republic and the family of the deceased over the unfortunate loss.
The President in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, described the late cabinet minister, who was former spokesperson for the Nigerien government under President Mamadou Tandja, and also served in parliament, as a highly endowed and dedicated politician who gave his best for the progress, prosperity and socio-economic development of his country.
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President Buhari prays God Almighty to comfort the family of the late Minister and grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)