President
Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with the families government and people of Abia,
Delta and Rivers States on the passing away 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.
With
profound sadness, President Buhari received the passing of Maduekwe, who also
served as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada.
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.
President
Buhari also pays tribute to Justice Nikki Tobi, describing him as a brave
jurist who served Nigeria creditably and brought his many years of training,
knowledge and wisdom to the Bench.
The
President also joins the literary and academic community in mourning Amadi
whose writings and postulations as a novelist, poet and playwright introduced
many generations of the world to the vibrant Nigerian culture.
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.
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