President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of Mrs. Ibidun Itua-Ighodalo, wife of Pastor Itua Ighodalo of Trinity House, based in Lagos.
A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said the President expressed shock over the death.
Adesina said that President Buhari shares the pain and sorrow of the family at the sudden death, and prays for God’s comfort for the entire family, friends and members of the Trinity House.
Buhari, according to the statement, recalled that Pastor Ighodalo was one person who faithfully prays for the country, and the government, noting that he, “sent him (Buhari) a personal letter of condolence when his former Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, passed away in April.
“Please accept my condolences. May God give you the fortitude to bear the loss, and strengthen you at this trying time,” President Buhari says.
Africa Today News, New York reported the demise of the cleric’s wife earlier on Sunday.
In a statement by Asue Ighodalo, her families requested for privacy while mourning the late beauty queen.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK