Buhari Mourns As Ali Chiroma Is Buried In Maiduguri

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences on the demise of veteran labour leader and former President Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Ali Chiroma.

The former president said the deceased left behind  notable contributions to the economy and the labour movement well beyond the borders  of the nation.

“Ali Chiroma was indomitable. Full of life, insightful and fearless as a leader. He leaves behind a notable contribution to the labour movement and to my political career as an ardent supporter who stood by me before and during my years in the office of president.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family, the government, and the people of Borno State. May Allah give them the fortitude to bear the loss.”

Meanwhile, Comrade Ali Chiroma was buried in Maiduguri on Wednesday, the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), reports.

Chiroma died at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), after a brief illness. He was aged 91.

The former labour union leader, who was a member of Borno Elders Forum, was buried around 4.30 p.m.

Gov. Babagana Zulum, in a condolence message to the his family, described the deceased as a champion of workers.

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