Buhari mourns as associate, Isa Funtua, dies
and former President of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria, Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua, is dead.The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Monday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari , recieved the news of the death of his political associate, Funtua, with “deep sadness.”
Funtua, along with the late former Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; and the President’s nephew, Mamman Daura; were described as powerful members in the ‘kitchen cabinet’ of the President. “The President condoles with family members, government and people of Katsina State, and all associates of the former President of NPAN, especially the media industry, on the loss, describing him as ‘greatly admired and respected.’
“The President prayed to Allah for the repose of Malam Funtua’s soul, and to grant the family strength and fortitude to bear the loss.”He is expected to be buried on Tuesday according to Islamic rites.
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