President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of Senator Uche Chukwumerije as a diminishing blow to the generation of true progressives in Nigeria and the African continent.
General Buhari in a condolence message stated that eulogised Senator Chukwumerije was a Pan-African par excellence.
Chukwumerije , until his death. The Senate Committee Chairman on Education died on Sunday
Bemoaning the demise of the lawmaker , the President-elect said “As a man of my own generation, I observed the progressive political activities of Uche Chukwumerije and admired the Pan- African interests and national patriotic zeal which dominated and dictated major part of his actions and pursuits”.
He recalled that in the Second Republic, Chukwumerije’s parted ways with the ethnic and regional politics of that era to identify with Mallam Aminu Kano, the leader of the masses (Talakawas) and this “marked him out as a worker for national unity and a man of noble values.”
“As a media practitioner, Chukwumerije was a professional who did his job with passion and conviction in all positions he held. I was not surprised he was a leading voice in the Senate for twelve years, where he had been serving the Federal Republic till death came calling.”
The President-elect noted that Comrade Chukwumerije, as he was fondly called by admirers, lived an active life and never sat on the fence on any national issues.
“Senator Chukwumerije has played an exceptional role in the business of legislation in the country and we will all dearly miss him as an outstanding politician and an elder statesman.
“I sincerely condole with his family and friends, especially his constituents in Abia North senatorial district, the people of Abia State and members of the National Assembly,” Buhari said.
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Senator Uche Chukwumerije, A Man Of Noble Values – Buhari
Senator Uche Chukwumerije, A Man Of Noble Values – Buhari
Written By Unknown on Tuesday 21 April 2015 | 03:12
President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of Senator Uche Chukwumerije as a diminishing blow to the generation of true progressives in Nigeria and the African continent.
General Buhari in a condolence message stated that eulogised Senator Chukwumerije was a Pan-African par excellence.
Chukwumerije , until his death. The Senate Committee Chairman on Education died on Sunday
Bemoaning the demise of the lawmaker , the President-elect said “As a man of my own generation, I observed the progressive political activities of Uche Chukwumerije and admired the Pan- African interests and national patriotic zeal which dominated and dictated major part of his actions and pursuits”.
He recalled that in the Second Republic, Chukwumerije’s parted ways with the ethnic and regional politics of that era to identify with Mallam Aminu Kano, the leader of the masses (Talakawas) and this “marked him out as a worker for national unity and a man of noble values.”
“As a media practitioner, Chukwumerije was a professional who did his job with passion and conviction in all positions he held. I was not surprised he was a leading voice in the Senate for twelve years, where he had been serving the Federal Republic till death came calling.”
The President-elect noted that Comrade Chukwumerije, as he was fondly called by admirers, lived an active life and never sat on the fence on any national issues.
“Senator Chukwumerije has played an exceptional role in the business of legislation in the country and we will all dearly miss him as an outstanding politician and an elder statesman.
“I sincerely condole with his family and friends, especially his constituents in Abia North senatorial district, the people of Abia State and members of the National Assembly,” Buhari said.
