President Muhammadu Buhari sends condolences to Nigerians,
and to the Government and people of Anambra State, on the passing away of elder
statesman and former Vice President, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme (GCON), on
Sunday, November 19, 2017.
President Buhari commiserates with the entire Oko Kingdom,
the Aguata Council of Traditional Rulers, and the Ekwueme family, over the loss
of the family’s patriarch, whose regular counsels on national issues and
mediations for peaceful co-existence would be sorely missed.
The President affirms that Dr Ekwueme’s unwavering
commitment to the unity of Nigeria had been a major encouragement to many
governments, recalling the personal sacrifices he made in helping to lay the
foundation for sustainable democracy in Nigeria.
President Buhari believes Dr Ekwueme worked assiduously to
improve the livelihood of many poor and underprivileged people through the Alex
Ekwueme Foundation, describing him as a man who served his country and
humanity.
The President prays that the almighty God will receive the
soul of the former Vice President, and grant his family the fortitude to bear
the loss.
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