The Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has expressed shock over the death of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing the news as "unbelievable."
Buhari reportedly died on Sunday in a London clinic after falling ill recently. The news of his passing was announced by his former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, through a post on X (formerly Twitter).
In her reaction shared on social media, Okonjo-Iweala revealed she had been unaware of the severity of Buhari's illness until after his death was announced.
"Unbelievable! I did not know just how ill and minutes after sending my get well wishes I have just learned that he passed away," she wrote on X.
The WTO chief further expressed her condolences, stating: "I am so very sad. May the Soul of HE @MBuhari rest in perfect peace. My deepest condolences to the entire Buhari family and his close aides and associates."
Okonjo-Iweala also acknowledged the support she received from the former president during her current tenure at the WTO, noting: "I appreciate the support you gave me in my current position during your time in office. Wishing you the very best."
The news of Buhari's death has triggered reactions from various Nigerian leaders and public figures. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has also mourned the former president, describing his demise as "shocking and devastating."
Buhari, who served as Nigeria's president from 2015 to 2023, was known for his austere lifestyle. According to recent revelations by Garba Shehu, the former president preferred simple meals like beans and pap, and reportedly rejected a proposed N10 million food budget during his presidency.
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