Tributes
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[[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala]], Director-General of the [[World Trade Organization]] and former Nigerian Finance Minister, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Buhari.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adam |first=Ibrahim |date=2025-07-13 |title=Okonjo-Iweala mourns former President Buhari |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/okonjo-iweala-mourns-former-president-buhari/ |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> |
[[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala]], Director-General of the [[World Trade Organization]] and former Nigerian Finance Minister, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Buhari.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adam |first=Ibrahim |date=2025-07-13 |title=Okonjo-Iweala mourns former President Buhari |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/okonjo-iweala-mourns-former-president-buhari/ |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=The Nation Newspaper |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Former president [[Goodluck Jonathan]] described the death of Buhari as a significant personal and national loss. In a condolence message, he referred to Buhari as a respected colleague, courageous leader and disciplined officer whose legacy of integrity and service would be remembered.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anichukwueze |first=Donatus |date=2025-07-13 |title=‘I’ve Lost A Respected Colleague And Elder’, Jonathan Mourns Buhari |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2025/07/13/ive-lost-a-respected-colleague-and-elder-jonathan-mourns-buhari/ |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=Channels Television |language=en}}</ref> |
Former president [[Goodluck Jonathan]] described the death of Buhari as a significant personal and national loss. In a condolence message, he referred to Buhari as a respected colleague, courageous leader and disciplined officer whose legacy of integrity and service would be remembered.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anichukwueze |first=Donatus |date=2025-07-13 |title=‘I’ve Lost A Respected Colleague And Elder’, Jonathan Mourns Buhari |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2025/07/13/ive-lost-a-respected-colleague-and-elder-jonathan-mourns-buhari/ |access-date=2025-07-14 |website=Channels Television |language=en}}</ref> |
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[[Amina J. Mohammed]], [[Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations]] and former [[Environment minister|Minister of Environment]] under Buhari (2015–2017), responded to his death in a message issued shortly after his passing. She described her service in his administration as being guided by his values of discipline, humility, and patriotism, and offered prayers for his eternal rest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2025-07-15 |title=UN Deputy Secretary-General pays tribute to Buhari in New York |url=https://punchng.com/un-deputy-secretary-general-pays-tribute-to-buhari-in-new-york/ |access-date=2025-07-15 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> |
[[Amina J. Mohammed]], [[Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations]] and former [[Environment minister|Minister of Environment]] under Buhari (2015–2017), responded to his death in a message issued shortly after his passing. She described her service in his administration as being guided by his values of discipline, humility, and patriotism, and offered prayers for his eternal rest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Report |first=Agency |date=2025-07-15 |title=UN Deputy Secretary-General pays tribute to Buhari in New York |url=https://punchng.com/un-deputy-secretary-general-pays-tribute-to-buhari-in-new-york/ |access-date=2025-07-15 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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India's Prime Minister [[Narenda Modi]] paid tribute, stating that "his wisdom, warmth and unwavering commitment to India–Nigeria friendship stood out."<ref name=burialscheduleandindiatribute /> |
India's Prime Minister [[Narenda Modi]] paid tribute, stating that "his wisdom, warmth and unwavering commitment to India–Nigeria friendship stood out."<ref name=burialscheduleandindiatribute /> |
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[[Ibrahim Babangida]], the former Nigeria military ruler who toppled Buhari in a coup in 1985, also praised Buhari, describing him as a deeply spiritual and humble man and stated that "We may not have agreed on everything — as brothers often don't — but I never once doubted his sincerity or his patriotism."<ref name=burialscheduleandindiatribute /> |
[[Ibrahim Babangida]], the former Nigeria military ruler who toppled Buhari in a coup in 1985, also praised Buhari, describing him as a deeply spiritual and humble man, and stated that "We may not have agreed on everything — as brothers often don't — but I never once doubted his sincerity or his patriotism."<ref name=burialscheduleandindiatribute /> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |