President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Bamigboye family on the death of retired Brigadier-General David Bamigboye, the first military governor of Kwara.

The President’s condolence message is made available in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday.

Buhari affirmed that Bamigboye, who was well respected for his versatility and leadership, would be long remembered for his service to the nation in a variety of roles.

Buhari paid tribute to his enduring commitment to the development of Kwara during his tenure as military governor.

He particularly acknowledged his far-reaching role in helping to lay the foundation for an effective education system and civil service in the state.

The president prayed that Almighty God would comfort his family, friends and associates in this period of grief and grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has similarly condoled the family of Brig. Gen. Bamigboye (rtd) and the entire Omu-Aran community in Irepodun Local Government, over the demise of the septuagenarian and first Military Governor of the state.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Abdulwahab Oba, said the Governor received the news of the death of Bamigboye with rude shock and described it as a colossal loss to the entire state.

“The vacuum left by the demise of the former Governor particularly at this transition period,” the governor said, “will be difficult to fill up, considering his advice and wisdom.”

The statement described the deceased as an embodiment of humility and fear of God, saying that the government and the entire Kwarans will miss him for his selfless service to the state.

It added that Late General Bamigboye will remain evergreen in the history of the state for his laudable achievements as the first Governor and for laying a solid foundation for the growth and development of the state.

Governor Ahmed prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and the family, Omu-Aran community, government and entire Kwarans the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.