President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of Alhaji Muhammad Lele Mukhtar over the demise of the former Federal Permanent Secretary.
The President in a statement released on Tuesday 22nd December 2020, by his Senior Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, expressing sadness on the death of Muhammad Lele Mukhtar, also commiserated with friends, associates, government and people of Bauchi State.
The President in his condolence, recalled that the Sarkin Dawakin Katagum served his fatherland creditably during his terms as National Commissioner, National Planning Commission, and Member, Federal Judicial Service Commission.
President Buhari noted that Alhaji Muhammad Lele Mukhtar was a man of exemplary character who mentored several subordinates wherever he served, and contributed significantly to the development of not only his state, but also his hometown, Azare.
The President prays that Allah will comfort all those who mourn Alhaji Mukhtar, reward his good deeds and grant his soul peaceful rest.