Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a delegation of 10 members of his former cabinet to take a message of condolence to the former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Paulin Tallen following the death of her son, Richard Adamu Tallen.
The delegation was led by the former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed.
This was made known in a statement by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, October 10.
The statement reads: “Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday mobilized ten members of his former cabinet to take a message of condolence to the former minister of women affairs and social development, Mrs. Paulin Tallen following the death of her son, Richard Adamu Tallen.
“In the message as delivered by the former minister of information and national orientation, 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 Lai 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.”
