The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has expressed sadness over the death of a former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Malami Buwai, who served during the regime of a former Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha from 1994-1996.
This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on behalf of FEC.
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The statement signed by the SGF’s spokesman, Willie Bassey described the late Dr. Buwai as a philanthropist of note and a committed son of Zamfara State who contributed to the creation of the state as well as the enunciation of various agricultural programmes in the country.
While commiserating with the government and people of Zamfara State and his family, Mustapha prayed Allah to grant the deceased Al jannatul Fir’daus.
Dr. Malami Buwai has since been buried according to Islamic rites in Zamfara State.