“A nationalist in its true definition and a pan-Nigerian in all its adoring flavours, Papa AbdulRasaq did a lot for this country.' Nigeria Tribute Tinubu AbdulRazaq
In an emotional condolence statement personally signed by him, Asiwaju Tinubu said: “The passing at 93 of the iconic patriot and elder statesman, Alhaji AbdulGaniy Folorunsho AbdulRasaq, popularly known as AGF, signifies the end of another era in the annals of this country.
“He was there in the thick of all the nationalistic struggles and negotiations during the transition from colonial era to an independent Nigeria. “He was an active player during the nascent post-independence period of the 1960s, helping to stitch together the multi-interest and diverse expectations of the peoples of this country.
“He was also many more in his unparalleled service to the country: a technocrat whose era as President, Nigeria Stock Exchange, helped to bolster the competitiveness of our stock exchange sector; a politician who was the first National Legal Adviser of the Northern Peoples Congress ; Minister of State for Railway; a diplomat who was Nigeria’s Ambassador To Cote d’Ivoire , and a foremost community leader, the Mutawalli of Ilorin Emirate and Tafida of Zaazau .
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