Read Buhari’s touching comment about late Ojo Maduekwe, Elechi Amadi, Justice Tobi
– President Muhammadu Buhari is mourning the death of three prominent Nigerians who died within one week
– The president described Ojo Maduekwe, Nikki Tobi and Elechi Amadi in glowing colours recalling how they served Nigeria
– He also expressed his condolences to the Abia, Delta and Rivers states which produced the three late Nigerians as well as the mourning families
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday commiserated with the families, government and people of Abia, Delta and Rivers states over the deaths of their illustrious sons Chief Ojo Maduekwe, a former minister of foreign affairs, Justice Nikki Tobi, retired Supreme Court judge and Elechi Amadi, a literary icon, respectively.
Chief Ojo Maduekwe died at the age of 71
The trio died within a spate of one week.
Speaking through a statement released by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, Buhari said he received the news of Maduekwe’s demise with profound sadness recalling that the deceased served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada.
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“In all his years of service to Nigeria as a diplomat, minister, politician and ambassador, President Buhari says that Maduekwe was an ardent believer in the unity of Nigeria and gave all to that pursuit.
“As Nigeria’s foreign minister, the president affirms that Maduekwe’s relentless call to citizen diplomacy and for Nigerians to be treated with dignity across the globe will continue to inspire other patriotic people to promote a positive international image of the country,” the statement said.
In his tribute to Justice Nikki Tobi, the president described him as a brave jurist who served Nigeria creditably and brought his many years of training, knowledge and wisdom to the bench.
Retired Supreme Court Judge,Justice Niki Tobi died at 76
On Elechi Amadi, the president noted that his writings and postulations as a novelist, poet and playwright introduced many generations of the world to the vibrant Nigerian culture.
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“In paying homage to the Man of Letters, visionary and venerated elder who dedicated his life to values of peace, equality, dignity and the reading culture in Nigeria, the president believes that the passing away of Amadi is as much a loss to Nigeria and Africa as it is to the world.
“The president affirms that the outpouring of grief and tribute across Nigeria and beyond is a testament of the high degree of respect and acceptance Amadi commanded around the world.
“He prays that God will grant the souls of the departed citizens eternal rest and comfort their families, friends and admirers,” the statement said.
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