The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has described former Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Ojo Maduekwe, who died on Wednesday, as a patriot who displayed uncommon passion and zest in the service of the nation.
In a condolence letter he personally delivered to the wife of the former Minister in Abuja on Thursday, Mohammed expressed shock and sadness at the sudden passing of the 71-year-old, “especially because only recently, he was in my office on a friendly visit, looking his usual sprightly and jovial self.”
Although they belong to opposing political parties, Mohammed said there is no doubt that Maduekwe’s death is a big loss, “not only to his immediate and extended family but to the entire Nigerian nation, which he served so well in many capacities, including as Minister of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation; Minister of Transport; Minister of Foreign Affairs as well as Ambassador to Canada.”
Mohammed prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed, and for succour to his wife and the entire family in their moment of grief.
“Please take solace in the good name he left behind as well as his legacy of service to fatherland,” Mohammed said.
