The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in London, United Kingdom.
In a condolence message released by AANI, the President of the association, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni, extended heartfelt sympathies on behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire AANI community to the family of the late President, the Government and people of Katsina State, and the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
Ambassador Okafor described the late President as a symbol of integrity, accountability, and selfless leadership. He also offered prayers for the peaceful repose of Buhari’s soul, urging Nigerians to remain united and continue to work towards the peace and prosperity of the nation during this time of national mourning.
He further commended President Bola Tinubu for the dignified and responsible manner in which the Federal Government has managed the situation following the former leader’s passing.
AANI paid tribute to Buhari’s lifelong dedication to nation-building and governance, highlighting his disciplined, focused leadership style as a legacy that will remain central to Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
President Muhammadu Buhari, a former military Head of State from 1984 to 1985 and Nigeria’s democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023, died after a period of illness. He was 82 years old.
Buhari’s military career, which began in 1962, saw him rise to several commanding positions in the Nigerian Army. His tenure in public service was marked by a fierce stance against corruption and a commitment to national security, principles that earned him widespread respect.
