The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Alhaji Aminu Saleh.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sanni Onogu, Saraki described the late Saleh as `an exemplary public officer, who contributed immensely to the growth and development of the country'.

"Late Saleh was one public officer who was very diligent and patriotic in the discharge of his duties to the fatherland,” he said.

He commiserated with the government, immediate family and people of Bauchi State on the demise of the former SGF and prayed Almighty God to grant Saleh eternal rest. (NAN)

•Photo shows Senate President Saraki.