Former minister of information and culture Lai Mohammed on Wednesday led a team of former ministers on a condolence visit to an ex-minister of women affairs and social development Pauline Tallen following the death of her son Richard Tallen.
Former presidential spokesman Garba Shehu said in a statement on Thursday that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari mobilised the delegation which visited Mrs Tallen.
In the condolence message delivered by Mohammed, the former president described the deceased as “a gem and a rising star”.
“He has passed away, and it is very saddening,” Buhari said, according to Mr Shehu’s statement.
He urged the grieving mother and family to take solace and comfort in the outpouring of love and respect from all who admired the deceased.
Other members of the delegation were the former ministers of power, Abubakar Aliyu; environment, Mohammed Abdullahi; power (state) Jedy Agba; Niger Delta, Umana Umana; and industry, trade and investment, Niyi Adebayo.
Also on the delegation were the ministers of youth and sports, Sunday Dare; foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; transportation, Muazu Jaji and water resources, Suleiman Adamu.
