President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of popular Kano businessman and industrialist, Sani Buhari Daura.
Naija News reports that the death of the well-known entrepreneur was announced by his family on Sunday.
Reacting in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari described his death as “a great loss not only to Katsina and Kano states but also the entire country because of his role in the country’s economy.”
The president said that “the late Sani Buhari was one of the oldest pioneer businessmen in the country who contributed immensely to the economy and helped to create jobs for hundreds of people.”
“Men like Sani Buhari rose to success through sheer hardwork and drive,” Buhari added.
He explained that the late Sani Buhari had demonstrated that “we can achieve success through labour,” adding that “his life story is inspiring because of his commitment to hardwork and perseverance.”
Buhari wished the Buhari Daura families in Daura and Kano, as well as Government and peoples of the two states the fortitude to bear the loss.
This article was originally published on Naija News