President Buhari Reacts To News Of Wada’s Death

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the news of the death of the Deputy President of Nigerian Guild of Editors, Malam Umar Sa’id Tudun Wada.

Wada was also the immediate past Managing Director of Kano State Broadcasting Corporation.

Garba Shehu, Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, to President Buhari, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the President described late Tudun Wada as a gentleman and thoroughbred professional who lived up to the standard of professionalism, Daily Post reports.

The President said, “Journalism is service to humanity because it serves as a watchdog of society by holding leaders accountable for their actions. I am proud that the late Tudun Wada played his role very well, with an unblemished career.

“Let me use this opportunity to extend my sincere condolences to the Guild of Editors, Kano State Government and family of Tudun Wada. May Allah grant them fortitude to bear the loss, and reward the deceased with aljanna.’’