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President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday paid tribute to pioneer civil servant, great statesman and patriot, Alhaji Ahmed Joda who died after a prolonged illness in his hometown, Yola, Adamawa State.
He was the last surviving member of Governor Hassan Usmanโs Northern Nigeria cabinet.
President Buhari highlighted Jodaโs โmonumental contributions to Nigeriaโs unity and progress,โ from birth of the nation until his death, saying that โhis lofty ideals will continue to motivate millions across the nation.โโ
โWe will not forget his sacrifices,โ he added.
He also noted that the late โSuper Permanent Secretaryโ as Joda and some of his colleagues were referred to in the 70s โdistinguished himself as a remarkable scholar, journalist, intellectual, public servant and farmer.โโ
President Buhari called Joda โa hero for all Nigeriansโ who, even in death, โwill continue to inspire every generation to move forward with love, brotherhood and harmony.โ
He prayed to Allah to accept his good deeds and grant fortitude to those he left behind in his family, Adamawa Emirate Council and entire people of the state to bear the loss.
