President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of former President of Niger Republic, Mamadou Tandja.
The Nigerian President in a statement issued by his Senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity Mallam Garba Shehu, said he was extremely sad to know of the demise of the former President of Niger.
According to him, Niger Republic lost a veteran leader with the rich military, political and administrative experience.
The Nigerian leader who praised the former President’s contributions in the military and political spheres of his country, prayed that God will grant the family and well-wishers of the late President Tandja, the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.
He added that the thoughts of the government and people of Nigeria are with the entire people of Niger in this period of sadness.
