Abuja, Nigeria — Farida Waziri, the former Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his life of integrity, modesty, and unwavering commitment to justice.
In a heartfelt condolence message issued on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Waziri described the late president as a man who will be remembered for the values he upheld, even amid national complexities.
“It is a solemn reminder that no matter the trials and complexities of life, a man would be remembered by the values he or she steadfastly upheld,” she wrote.
“He Was a Man of Discipline and Truth”
Waziri, who served under Buhari’s administration and led Nigeria’s foremost anti-corruption agency, described Buhari as:
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Disciplined
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Incorruptible
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Anchored in truth
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Committed to integrity in public service
She noted that from his military rule to his two-term democratic presidency, Buhari remained resolute in his anti-corruption crusade, often walking a lonely road for what he believed was right.
“President Buhari stood firm for what was right… even when it meant walking alone.”
Personal Impact on Her Career
Farida Waziri highlighted a personal act of justice carried out by Buhari, which left a lasting impression on her life and career.
“It was under President Buhari’s leadership that my rightful retirement rank as Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) was finally rectified,” she said.
Waziri emphasized that the decision reflected Buhari’s sense of justice and integrity, even when others in the system overlooked her rights.
Legacy That Will Echo for Generations
The former EFCC boss concluded her tribute by acknowledging the president’s modest lifestyle, principled actions, and relentless fight against corruption, noting that these values will define how future generations remember him.
“President Buhari may have departed this world, but his legacy of moral strength and relentless anti-corruption crusade will echo through generations… May history remember him kindly — as a soldier, a statesman, and above all, a man of integrity.”
She prayed for peaceful repose of the late president’s soul.