Buhari’s administration laid foundational change for Nigeria Digital Economy –NITDA

*The Management and Staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency describe late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as ‘a statesman of exceptional integrity, embodiment of discipline, and symbol of selfless service’ to Nigerians

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The Management and Staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have paid glowing tributes to late former President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for laying the foundation for transformational change across all sectors, including the digital economy.

ConsumerConnect reports Information Technology (IT) agency, Thursday, July 17, 2025, stated late Buhari was “a statesman of exceptional integrity, an embodiment of discipline, and a symbol of selfless service to the Nigerian people.”

Mrs. Hadiza Umar, fnipr, f.apra, mcipr, Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations at NITDA

NITDA, in a special tribute to late former President Buhari noted: “With deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss, the Management and entire Staff of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) join President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

The agency also wrote: “The entire nation and the global community in mourning the passing of His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.

“President Buhari was a statesman of exceptional integrity, embodiment of discipline, and symbol of selfless service to the Nigerian people.”

NITDA further described Buhari’s leadership as one anchored on principles of transparency, accountability, and national rebirth.

His leadership “laid the foundation for transformational change across all sectors, including the digital economy.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the government, and the good people of Nigeria during this difficult time.”

It added: “May the Almighty grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn his passing.”

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s body Tuesday, July 15, 2025, arrived at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport, in Katsina, North-West Nigeria, and it is being taken to Daura, his hometown, where the remains will be buried.

The former Nigerian President died Sunday, July 13, at The London Clinic, at about 4.30 p.m. after a prolonged illness at age 82.

ConsumerConnect reports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier Sunday, July 13, had dispatched Vice-President Kashim Shettima and Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila to meet with some family members of the late former President in London.

Both VP Shettima, Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila, and some family members Tuesday accompanied the body from London, as the jet touched down on the Katsina Airport runway at about 1:59 p.m.

Buhari’s body, draped in the Nigerian flag, was brought down from the Nigerian Air Force aircraft by officials of the Nigerian Military at the Katsina Airport.

President Tinubu Tuesday, was also on the ground to receive the corpse at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua International Airport, in Katsina.

Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State, and members of the Katsina State Executive Council, Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibril, among other dignitaries, were equally on hand to receive Buhari’s corpse alongside some family members of the former Nigerian Head of State, and later elected President.

Kindly Share This Story