Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the children, friends and political associates of late Senator Joseph Kennedy Waku, to keep alive his commitment to the unity, peace, and stability of not only Benue State but the entire country.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in a statement said Buhari expressed sadness over the passing of the former senator.
Commiserating with the family Waku, who represented Benue North-West (1999-2003) and the government and people of Benue State, the president recalled Waku’s contributions to the growth of education when he served as Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure.
The president prayed Almighty God to comfort the family and all those who mourn the septuagenarian and grant his soul eternal rest.
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