President Muhammadu Buhari has extolled the virtues of Hajiya Fati Koko , popularly called Maitalla Tara , who passed away at 95 .

The president , who mourned the late Hajiya Koko , described her as “ a woman with a good heart, who stood by her convictions , and gave sacrificially ”.

The deceased came to national reckoning when she waited nine hours in Kebbi early last year to donate N1 million to Mr . Buhari, who was then presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC ).

She had offered virtually her life ’s savings to the then presidential candidate saying she admired his honesty , discipline, and stand for truth .

Receiving the news of her passage , President Buhari, in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity , Femi Adesina , commended Hayiya Koko ’s conviction and sacrificial giving .
He also urged Nigerians to learn vital lessons from her life .

“ She gave practically all she had towards our campaign. Though well advanced in age , she still believed a new Nigeria was possible, and followed her conviction with action . What generosity of spirit and what tenacious faith in her motherland. Nigerians, old and young , have a lot to learn from her ” , the president said .

He condoled with the family and relations of the departed , urging them to take solace in the fact that their matriarch lived to a ripe old age , “ and she saw the beginning of the change she had long yearned for ”.

“ The onus is now on all of us to ensure that the change gets entrenched and solidified for even generations yet unborn to benefit from” , he said .
President Buhari also sympathized with the governor and people of Kebbi State , whom he said will all miss the sterling qualities of Hajiya Koko , but added that the life of the departed will serve as a standard to emulate “ in the service of God , humanity and country ” .
“ May Allah grant her soul repose in Al- jannah” , the President prayed.

RIP..you will be remembered for your good work