President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has received with sadness, news of
the passing away of prominent politician and elder statesman, Alhaji Umaru
Dikko.
The President extends sincere commiserations to the family, friends and
political associates of the former Minister of Transport during the Second
Republic who also played a leading role in the National Party of Nigeria which
controlled the Federal Government in that dispensation.
He joins them in mourning the renowned political leader who, in spite
of advanced age, continued to actively contribute to the nurturing and
strengthening of democracy in Nigeria until the end of his life.
President Jonathan firmly believes that Alhaji Umaru Dikko's
significant contributions, especially his life-long advocacy for stronger
political parties, greater discipline within political parties and the
supremacy of political parties have assured him of a place in the annals of
Nigeria's political development.
He prays that God Almighty will receive Alhaji Umaru Dikko's soul and
grant him eternal rest.
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