President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Minister of State for Labour and Employment Festus Keyamo (SAN) over the death of his father, Pa Mattias Keyamo.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari noted that Pa Keyamo was an embodiment of Nigeria’s greatness and rich diversity, going by his wide interaction with people of diverse backgrounds.
“President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on the passing of his beloved father, Pa Mattias Keyamo.
“The President joins members of the Keyamo family, friends and the people of Effurun in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State in mourning Pa Mattias, a respected community leader, who loved his children with great passion and did his best to prepare them for leadership positions and opportunities.
“As a father who deeply cherished the benefits of friendship and mutual respect to people, irrespective of their background, the President believes that Pa Keyamo was an embodiment of Nigeria’s greatness and rich diversity, having spent some of his adult life in Kaduna and Ilaro, Ogun State before settling in Ughelli.
“The President urges the family of Keyamo to draw inspiration from the strength of character of their beloved father and grandfather, even as he prays that God will comfort them at this time”, the statement said.
”May the soul of the departed rest in peace,” the President prayed.