President Buhari Mourns Former Lagos Governor, Mobolaji Johnson

Buhari Mourns Mobolaji Johnson’s Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of late Brigadier-General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson over his passing away.

It will be recalled Naija News previously reported the former military administrator died on Wednesday at the age of 83.

President Buhari in his condolence message on Thursday through his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, described the late Johnson who was the first Military Governor of Lagos State as one who laid a solid foundation for the development of infrastructure in the state and provided a good framework for the civil service.

He also noted that Brigadier-General Johnson had a distinguished career in the Nigerian Army.

The President also called on current leaders in the state to uphold the legacies of discipline and selfless service bequeathed by the late Governor. He prayed for God to uphold the deceased’s family.

“President Muhammadu Buhari sends condolences to government and people of Lagos State over the death of Brigadier-General Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson (rtd), 83, who was the first Military Governor of Lagos State.

The President commiserates with family members, friends and associates of the former governor, who had a distinguished career in the Nigerian Army, starting out as a cadet in 1959 and retiring in 1975.

As the first Governor of Lagos State, which was then the Federal Capital Territory, President Buhari affirms that Brigadier-General Johnson laid a solid foundation for the development of infrastructure in the state and provided a good framework for the civil service.

The President notes that the late Johnson’s footprints in promoting education and building durable health system will always be remembered.

President Buhari prays that the almighty God will accept the soul of the departed, while calling on all leaders of the state and citizens to uphold the legacies of discipline and selfless service bequeathed by Brigadier-General Johnson,” the President’s message said.