Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has commiserated with the Eze family as well as his professional colleagues in the media and political sphere on the demise of Senator Ayogu Eze.
Jonathan, in a condolence message to the deceased family, described the late politician as a patriot who dedicated his life to promoting democratic values of unity, justice, peace and progress.
The former president said Senator Eze will be missed by many outside his immediate family, as his career was defined by hard work, honesty and impactful service.
Jonathan prays God to comfort the Ezes for the irreparable loss and encouraged them to take solace in the worthy legacy of Senator Eze.
In a statement on Friday by Wealth Dickson Ominabo Media Assistant, Office of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan he said, the full message reads:
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“I condole with the Eze family on the passing of Senator Ayogu Eze, foremost journalist and two-time senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Senator Eze was a patriot who dedicated his life promoting democratic values of unity, justice, peace and progress. His career was defined by hard work, honesty and impactful service.
“Senator Eze had a sterling career in journalism and politics serving in different capacities at the state and national level.
“He was the Enugu State representative at the Revenue Allocation Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission ( RMFAC) a position he held until his death and also served as a member on the board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
“At the National Assembly, where he represented Enugu North Senatorial District from 2007- 2015, Senator Eze was chairman of, the Senate Committee on Works, and also chairman of, the Senate Committee on Information & Media.
“At the state level, he served as Commissioner for Information & Media, as well as Special Adviser in Enugu State.
“I commiserate with his family and colleagues and urge them to take solace in the legacy that Sen Eze left behind.”
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