Former secretary to the government of the federation Ufott Ekaette is dead

The Akwa Ibom state born former SGF was the pioneer minster of Niger Delta affair created by late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua

President Muhummadu Buhari in a condolence message issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, stated that the former SGF and minister ”dedicated himself to duty in the course of his distinguished public service.”

Buhari said Ekaette was ”a gentleman” who gave “his best in the service of his country”.

President Buhari condoled with the ufott Ekaette family, the good people of Onna and the citizens of Akwa Ibom over the death, and assured them that the deceased would always be remembered for his remarkable public service record and immense contributions towards bringing peace in the once troubled Niger Delta region.

The president expressed regret that “his demise comes at a time when voices like his own are needed to move Nigeria forward in the face of daunting challenges.”

He, however, gave assurance that Ekaette’s contributions would never be in vain as ”the country would always appreciate and remember his great contributions.”

The president prayed God to comfort the Ekaette family, friends and relations and grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.

>> Source: http://onlinenewspilot.com/2019/09/26/former-sgf-ufott-ekaette-is-dead/

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