IPMAN mourns Buhari, urges leaders to embrace his legacy
By Yunus Yusuf
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a significant national loss.
Dr Kolawole Adewoyin, National President, IPMAN, made this known on Sunday in Lagos, calling on current and future political leaders to uphold and learn from Buhari’s legacy.
TThe intelligence (TBI AFRICA) reports that Buhari died at the age of 82 in a London clinic on Sunday.
According to him, Buhari’s life journey, from military ruler to democratic statesman, leaves behind a complex but impactful legacy.
He recalled Buhari’s notable achievements in democratic governance, infrastructural development, personal discipline, and anti-corruption efforts.
“His legacy reflects key strides in democracy, discipline, and infrastructure.
“However, it is also marked by challenges in economic stability, national security, and transparency,” Adewoyin added.
He urged today’s leaders to draw lessons from Buhari’s administration by aligning strong moral vision with effective institutions and genuine accountability.
“Leaders must practice what they preach, especially in areas like healthcare.
“The neglect of domestic healthcare systems while seeking treatment abroad sends the wrong message,” he stated.
Adewoyin acknowledged Buhari’s contributions to democratic transition, anti-corruption advocacy, and a focus on security, though with mixed outcomes.
He also credited the former president with driving major infrastructure projects and promoting values such as personal integrity and transparency.
The IPMAN boss advised current leaders to embrace democratic principles and peaceful transitions of power, fight corruption sincerely and impartially and invest in sustainable, institutional security reforms,
He added that leaders should also deliver critical infrastructure to support economic growth, and uphold personal discipline and integrity in governance.
“Our leaders must avoid selective or opaque anti-corruption efforts, and they should not rely on short-term security gains without addressing the root causes of insecurity,” Adewoyin said.
