A press release came out from the presidency today stating that the president is deeply saddened by the death of his former aide, Oronto Douglas who passed on early this morning.
The president also extended his heartfelt condolence to the deceased family. Read the full press release down......
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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.
Reuben Abati
Special
Adviser to the President
(Media &
Publicity)
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