Buhari Mourns Death of Gowon’s Presidential Air Fleet Pilot

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Managing Director of Nigeria Airways, Captain Paul Mamman Thahal over his death.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday, the president consoled with former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon over the loss of a good friend, confidant and prayer partner.

Buhari commiserated with Thahal’s wife, Mrs Atsa Thahal and daughter, Dr Adzira Thahal as well as all former members of staff of the Nigeria Airways and the entire aviation industry.

According to the president, the resonating testimonies from the life of Thahal had proved him to be a man dedicated to promoting the kingdom of God on earth.

He also lauded the deceased for committing himself to the virtues of practical Christianity like generosity, humility and selfless service.

Buhari prayed that God would remember his professional and spiritual investments in Nigeria, grant his soul eternal rest and comfort his family.

NAN reports that Late Thahal served meritoriously as Captain of Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s Presidential Flight for nine years.

He also supported the former Head of State in setting up the national spiritual platform, Nigeria Prays.