Former President Muhammadu Buhari has dispatched ten members of his former cabinet to convey 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.
The delegation, led by former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, delivered Buhari’s message on Wednesday. In the message, the former president described the late Richard as “a gem and a rising star” whose death is deeply saddening.
Buhari urged the grieving Tallen family to find solace in the love and respect expressed by those who admired Richard, noting that the outpouring of support is a testament to his positive impact.
The delegation included 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. Also present were former Ministers of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare; Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Transportation, Muazu Jaji; and Water Resources, Engineer Suleiman Adamu.
Prayers were offered for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
The passing of Richard Adamu Tallen has drawn widespread sympathy from political leaders and members of the public.
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EX-PRESIDENT BUHARI SENDS TEN EX-MINISTERS TO CONDOLE PAULINE TALLEN
Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday mobilised ten members of his former cabinet to take a message of condolence to the former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Pauline Tallen, following the death of her son, Richard Adamu Tallen.
In the message delivered by the former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the former president described the deceased as “a gem and a rising star. He has passed away, and it is very saddening.”
He 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 Alhaji 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.
Prayers were said for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Garba Shehu
10 October 2024
