Tambuwal: For us in Sokoto, Ekwueme’s Death Comes with Extra Pain

Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has described former Vice
President Dr. Alex Ekwueme, who died Monday morning at a London
hospital, as a true statesman whose selfless and meritorious service to
God, country and humanity was felt by all.
In a message of condolence issued in Sokoto by his spokesman, Malam Imam
Imam, Tambuwal said the Ekwueme was a distinguished legal luminary,
exemplary politician and a great community leader.
“For us in Sokoto, Dr. Ekwueme’s death comes with extra pain because he
was Vice President to one of our distinguished sons, Turakin Sokoto,
Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
“The deceased proved himself an able lieutenant who together with other
members of their team, gave their best for the unity, progress and
stability of the Nigerian federation in the Second Republic and beyond.
“His death has therefore closed a chapter in the life of one Nigeria’s
most respected voices who made his mark in both public and private
sectors,” Tambuwal added.
Tambuwal further described Ekwueme as a truly passionate Nigerian whose
invaluable contributions to issues of national interest will be forever
appreciated.
While sending the commiserations of the people and government of Sokoto
State to his immediate family, Tambuwal prayed God to grant the people
of Anambra, South East and the entire federation the fortitude to bear
the loss.
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