Tinubu Mourns With Onosode Family
Onosode who battled with bone cancer for almost 24 months was born on the 22nd of May, 1933 in Sapele, Delta State.
Tinubu in a letter written to the family said the loss of Onosode was a great loss to Nigeria, saying that, he would be greatly missed.
“I write to commiserate with the entire Onosode family on the glorious passing of your accomplished and most distinguished father and an illustrious son of our country, Nigeria, Deacon Gamaliel Offoritsenere Onosode,” Tinubu said in his letter.
“As a Nigerian, I note with pride that he excelled in many areas and served as a shining example of erudition, honesty, industry, passion, selflessness and Godliness in his private and public engagements, comportment and disposition. It is no wonder that your late patriarch commanded deep admiration and respect from far and near, from both public and private sectors and from all shades of political opinions and leanings.
“I appreciate that this is likely to be a time of mixed emotions for the family. However, while it is proper and deserving to mourn the passing, loss and irreplaceability of an exceptional human being, I urge you to focus more on thanking God for his life and on celebrating his notable contributions to Nigeria and to humanity.
“On behalf of my family and I, please accept my deepest condolences. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers as your family is joined by many in celebrating the life and times of the departed great son of Nigeria.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” he wrote.
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