President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday commiserated with Muslims nationwide on the death of the Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque, Ustaz Musa Muhammed.
Muhammed, 68, died at the National Hospital, Abuja on Saturday during a brief illness.
His remains were buried in Abuja on Sunday.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President observed that the deceased in his lifetime inspired his followers with his exemplary lifestyle, moral conduct and teachings.
He added that the late Islamic cleric who stood out as a passionate and diligent promoter of inter-religious understanding and co-operation.
The President said Muhammed would always be remembered as a bridge-builder and a gentleman in every circumstance.
The statement read, “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends heartfelt condolences to the Muslim community on the death of Ustaz Musa Muhammed, the Chief Imam of Abuja National Mosque.
“President Jonathan also commiserates with members of the family of the late cleric who greatly inspired his followers with his exemplary lifestyle, moral conduct and teachings.
“President Jonathan believes that Ustaz Muhammed, who stood out as a passionate and diligent promoter of inter-religious understanding and co-operation, will always be remembered as a bridge-builder and a gentleman in every circumstance.
“The President prays that Allah in his mercy will grant him peaceful rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus.”
Muhammed was among residents of the Federal Capital Territory who were led by Vice President Namadi Sambo to pay Jonathan Easter homage at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on April 5.
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