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From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
Former President Dr. Goodkuck Ebele Jonathan has commiserated with the Eze family as well as his professional colleagues in the media and political associates on the demise of Senator Ayogu Eze.
Dr. Jonathan in a condolence message to the deceased family described the late politician as a patriot who dedicated his life promoting democratic values of unity, justice, peace and progress.
The former president said Senator Eze will be missed by many outside his immediate family, as his career was defined by hard work, honesty and impactful service.
Jonathan prays to God to comfort the Ezes for the irreparable loss and encourage them to take solace in the worthy legacy of Senator Eze.
“Senator Eze was a patriot who dedicated his life promoting democratic values of unity, justice, peace and progress. His career was defined by hard work, honesty and impactful service.
“Senator Eze had a sterling career in journalism and politics serving in different capacities at the state and national level.
“He was the Enugu State representative at the Revenue Allocation Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission (RMFAC) a position he held until his death and also served as a member on the board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
“At the National Assembly, where he represented Enugu North Senatorial District from 2007- 2015, Senator Eze was chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, and also chairman of the Senate Committee on Information & Media.
“At the state level, he served as Commissioner for Information & Media, as well as Special Adviser in Enugu State.
“I commiserate with his family and colleagues and urge them to take solace in the legacy that Sen Eze left behind.”
