Solemn moment as President Tinubu, VP Shettima, and government officials receive the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari at Katsina Airport ahead of his burial in Daura today.
Nigerians residing in Jos have expressed a spectrum of emotions following the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday, with sentiments ranging from sorrow to indifference, according to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who surveyed the Jos Metropolis.
Ene Pam, a retired teacher, voiced her grief, stating, “He tried to fight corruption but was undermined; he was a good man, may his soul rest in peace.”
Similarly, Kate Danjuma, a housewife, noted, “Buhari was disciplined but slow to act,” adding that his administration was let down by his team.
However, not all shared this sympathetic view. John Adeyinka, a youth corps member, acknowledged the benefits of Buhari’s N-Power program but lamented, “Insecurity was worse during his time… many innocent Nigerians died under Buhari’s watch.”
Philip Chidi, a trader at Terminus Market, expressed apathy, remarking, “The poor still suffered under him like others, so for me, nothing changed.”
Ibrahim Tanko, a commercial driver, commented on Buhari’s health, saying, “Nigeria is a big country and needs a very healthy person to lead… This country’s troubles can also affect one’s health.”
Amina Yakubu, a food vendor, recalled the hardships faced by farmers in 2015, stating, “There was serious hunger… farmers could not go to their farms for fear of being killed.”
In contrast, Gloria Dung, a university student, offered a compassionate perspective, saying, “No matter what, he was our president. May his soul rest in peace.”
The NAN correspondent observed that while some Jos residents mourned and prayed for Buhari’s family, others remained critical, highlighting a divided legacy as the city reflected on the former president’s tenure.
NAN
