Ahmed Joda was the last surviving member of Governor Hassan Usman’s Northern Nigeria cabinet.
President Muhammadu Buhari has paid tribute to a former civil servant, statesman and patriot, Ahmed Joda, who died after a prolonged illness in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa.In a condolence message released by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Friday, Mr Buhari highlighted Mr Joda’s “monumental contributions to Nigeria’s unity and progress,” from the birth of the nation until his death.
According to the president, Mr Joda’s lofty ideals will continue to motivate millions across the nation.He also noted that the late “Super Permanent Secretary” as Mr Joda and some of his colleagues were referred to in the 70s, “distinguished himself as a remarkable scholar, journalist, intellectual, public servant and farmer.’’
President Buhari called Mr Joda “a hero for all Nigerians” who, even in death, “will continue to inspire every generation to move forward with love, brotherhood and harmony.”
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