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| Muhammadu Buhari |
President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with the family of Gomwalk, the government and people of Plateau State on the death of outstanding scholar and community leader, Professor Umaru Gomwalk.
He was, at various times a teacher, Vice Chancellor and Chairman, Presidential Advisory Council and the Governing Council of the Nigerian National Merit Award.
Speaking on Professor Gomwalkโs demise, President Buhari said the nation has lost an illustrious teacher and scholar who distinguished himself by delivering results in responsibilities assigned to him.
According to the President, “Professor Gomwalk was so dedicated and hardworking that he got tested with administering the University of Nigeria, Nsukka under circumstances that were difficult and unusual. In carrying out this assignment, he demonstrated the same dedication and passion for service while ensuring justice to all. He did not disappoint the nation.โ
President Buhari said he was deeply touched by the death of this โdedicated and creative public servantโ and urged younger Nigerians to โemulate such rare and hardworking citizen for the progress of our country.โโ
The President prays God Almighty to grant eternal rest to the departed and comfort family, friends and well-wishers who mourn this illustrious son of Nigeria.
