Deji Elumoye,, Olawale Ajimotokan and Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
The federal authorities, the Home of Representatives and former President Muhammadu Buhari have mourned veteran journalist, writer, and politician, Sidi Hamid Ali, who handed away after a protracted sickness.
Additionally, the Home has condoled with the household of Senator Ayogu Eze, in addition to the individuals and Authorities of Enugu State, on his demise.
The late Ayogu Eze, 62, whose unhappy demise occurred on Thursday, was a member of the Nationwide Meeting representing Enugu North Senatorial District on the platform of the Individuals’s Democratic Occasion (PDP) between 2007 and 2015.
He served as Senate Spokesman within the sixth Nationwide Meeting, the place he gained nationwide prominence. The late Eze practised as a journalist earlier than becoming a member of politics in 1998, after which he was elected pioneer State Secretary of the PDP, Enugu Chapter.
He additionally served in numerous capacities as Commissioner for Info and Tradition beneath then Governor Chimaroke Nnamani, and Particular Adviser to the then governor.
Eze held the place of Federal Commissioner of the Income Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Fee (RMAFC) earlier than his demise, following his affirmation by the Pink Chamber in Might 2023.
In a press release yesterday, Minister of Info and Nationwide Orientation, Mohammad Idris, acknowledged Ali’s contributions to the sphere of journalism, literature, and politics.
He added that he left an indelible mark within the nation including his dying could be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of understanding him.
He stated: “All through his illustrious profession, Alhaji Sidi Ali exemplified excessive requirements of professionalism and integrity and offered invaluable insights with historic references into the urgent problems with our time. His eloquent writing type captivated audiences and earned him widespread acclaim.
“As we mourn the lack of Alhaji Sidi Ali, we additionally have fun his legacy and the affect he has had on our nation. His knowledge, compassion, and dedication to his craft will proceed to encourage generations to come back.”
He expressed deepest condolences to the household, pals, and colleagues of Alhaji Sidi Ali on behalf of the Federal Authorities of Nigeria, whereas praying for his soul to relaxation in peace, and his reminiscence be a supply of consolation and energy throughout this tough time.
For his half, Buhari who known as the late journalist a inventive author, in assertion, famous that Ali received his admiration when he wrote a superb ebook chronicling his conflict in opposition to the dual evils of corruption and indiscipline as Army Head of State and adopted up with one other publication on his accomplishments as an elected civilian president.
In one other launch yesterday, ex-President Buhari condoled the dying of a well-known medical physician, Dr. Faiz Baffa Yola who additionally died after a protracted sickness. Within the message to Abdulrahman Baffa Yola, a youthful brother of the deceased, the previous president stated Baffa lived, not for himself however for the household, Kano group, and the nation.
The spokesperson of the Home, Hon. Akin Rotimi, whereas mourning the demise of Ali in a press release issued yesterday, stated the two-term member represented Dambatta Constituency on the platform of Individuals’s Redemption Occasion (PRP), and served on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) the place he made spectacular contributions.