The President admonished the former minister, her family as well as relatives and associates of the late Mrs. Cecilia Nwayiaka Ujubuonu to take solace in the fact that she lived a life of devotion to God and service to mankind.
According to a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President prayed God to comfort the bereaved.“President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with former Minister of Education, Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, and her entire family over the passing of her mom, Mrs. Cecilia Nwayiaka Ujubuonu.
“The President urges Ezekwesili, her family and all associates of the late mom to find strength in the good works of Mrs. Ujubuonu, whose testimony of reverence for God and service to humanity continues to resonate. “President Buhari condoles with the grandchildren of the late businesswoman and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God , knowing they will particularly miss her counsel and guidance, garnered from years of working hard to raise a disciplined and focused family.
“As the family mourns, the President prays that the Almighty God will comfort them and grant peaceful rest to the soul of the departed,” the statement said.
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