…He was a colossus in nation’s private sector – Buhari
By Martin Paul and Abdullahi M. Gulloma, Abuja
Nigeria’s business icon and one-time presidential aspirant of the
defunct Nigerian Peoples Party (NPP), Mr. Gamaliel Onosode, is dead.
Onosode, aged 82, died yesterday after a brief illness.
A statement issued by his son, Eze, confirmed that his died yesterday at about 8.15 am.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of the foremost administrator and technocrat.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President also commiserated with the government and people of Delta state and the Nigerian Baptist Convention on the passing away of their illustrious son and evangelist.
It said: “The President joins them in mourning Mr. Onosode, who apart from being a colossus in Nigeria’s private sector, also excelled in public service on various occasions.
President Buhari believes that Mr. Onosode will be long remembered as an exemplary citizen and leader who made very significant contributions to national development.
“The President urges his family, friends, associates and other Nigerians to honour Mr. Onosode’s memory by upholding the virtues of integrity, honesty and dedication to service, which he passionately promoted in his long and highly successful career in the private and public sectors. He prays that God Almighty will comfort all who mourn the late Onosode and grant his soul eternal rest.”
