President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep sadness on Monday evening information on the passing of his longtime friend and associate, Isma’ila Isa Funtua, who was Life Patron of the International Press Institute, IPI and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria, NPAN.
The President condoled with family members, Government and people of Katsina State, and all associates of the former NPAN President, especially the media industry, on the loss, describing him as “greatly admired and respected’’.
President Buhari in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity l, Garba Shehu said the demise of the publisher and businessman has created a huge gap as Funtua consistently stood by him in his political journey.
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The President prayed to Allah for the repose of Funtua’s soul, and to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
