Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has come out to mourn the death of Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua on July 20.

He recently revealed this via his Special Adviser on Media, Ola Awoniyi.

According to him, his demise is painful because he was a man who touched many lives and impacted the development of Nigeria with his foresight.

He added that even in death, Malam Isa Funtua’s presence will continue to be felt for a long time by Nigerians.

His words, “The news of the death of Malam Isa Funtua left me with profound sadness.

“He was a man who touched many lives and impacted the development of Nigeria with his foresight, industry, enterprise, boundless enthusiasm, magnetism, friendliness and accommodating spirit.

“Malam Isa Funtua made friends across tribe, religion, generation and class in Nigeria, and touched many lives in public service as well as in his private life.”

“Even in death, Malam Isa Funtua’s presence will continue to be felt for a long time by Nigerians.”