The President also expressed his deep sadness at Mr Douglas’ death and extended his condolences to the family of the deceased
President Goodluck Jonathan has mourned the passing of his Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas.
The President also expressed his deep sadness at Mr Douglas’ death and extended his condolences to the family of the deceased.
This was contained in a statement released by Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati.
The statement reads:
“President
Goodluck Jonathan is deeply saddened by the death this morning, of his
Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Mr. Oronto
Douglas.”
“President Jonathan extends his
heartfelt condolences to the Douglas family and the government and
people of Bayelsa State on the death of one of their most distinguished
sons who served his country, state and the Niger Delta region,
passionately and diligently, during his very impactful years on earth.”
“Oronto
Douglas, who passed away after a protracted battle with cancer, was
President Jonathan’s personal aide for close to a decade. The President
will always remember him for his passion for work, excellence,
inspiring creativity and outstanding commitment to his duties.”
“The
President remains thankful to God Almighty for the brilliance and
resourcefulness that Oronto brought to bear on every assignment as a
loyal and dutiful aide during his tenure as Governor of Bayelsa State
and as Vice President, Acting President and President of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria.”
“President Jonathan believes
that Oronto will remain a shining and worthy example for every young
Nigerian who seeks a life of service and achievement.”
“He
prays that Almighty God will grant Oronto's soul eternal rest, and the
Douglas family and everyone who knew him, the fortitude to bear the pain
of his death.”
“Formal funeral arrangements will be announced by the Douglas family.”
Douglas died on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the State House Hospital in Abuja.
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