Buhari nominates Lai Mohammed, Niyi Adebayo, others to console with Tallen

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent ten of his former cabinet members to deliver a message of condolence to the former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Pauline Tallen, following the passing of her son, Richard Adamu Tallen.

According to reports, this was announced in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu.

In the message as delivered by the former minister of information and national orientation, Lai Mohammed, the former president, described the deceased as “a gem and a rising star. He has passed away, and it is very saddening.”

Buhari urged the grieving mother and family to take solace and comfort in the outpouring of love and respect from all who admired the late Richard.

The delegation, led by Lai Mohammed was made up of the former ministers of Power, Engineer Abubakar Aliyu, Environment, Barrister Mohammed Abdullahi, Power (State) Jedy Agba, Niger Delta, Umana Umana and Industry, Trade and Investment Niyi Adebayo.

The others were the ministers of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Transportation Muazu Jaji and Water Resources, Engineer Suleiman Adamu.

The statement disclosed that prayers were said for the repose of the soul of the deceased.