Mrs Buhari disclosed this in her tribute to the late Funtua which she posted on her social media platforms .
Funtua , an ally of the President , Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), died on Monday in Abuja .
Mrs Buhari said Funtua would be remembered for his support to female politicians.
She wrote , “ Inna lillahi Wa inna ilaihi Raji’un . On behalf of my family , I extend our condolence to Mrs Hauwa Isa Funtua and the entire family on the sudden death of Malam Ismaila Isa Funtua .
“ We pray that Allah SWT will grant him aljannatul firdaus .
“ Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua will be remembered for his support to female politicians, especially his role to get them appointed into different boards in the last four years .
“ May Allah grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss , Amen ”