President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with the Government and people of Ondo State on the death of the highly-respected pro-democracy activist and renowned economist, Dr. Baba Oluwide Omojola.
The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media, Dr. Reuben Abati, extended sincere condolences to Dr. Omojola’s immediate and extended family, friends, associates and professional colleagues of the late “nationalist, patriot and indefatigable advocate of good governance who dedicated his life to the pursuit of social justice and a better life for others”.
Jonathan noted that Omojola remained faithful to the cause of justice, equity and progress for all Nigerians till the end of his life.
The President urged all who mourn Omojola to ensure that his life-long labours were not in vain by emulating the exemplary dedication and patriotism he showed in journeying to Akure to make a submission on the coming national conference at the very advanced age of 75.
Jonathan urged Omojola’s inheritors, friends and associates in the long struggle for a better Nigeria to truly honour his memory by joining hands with other patriots to ensure the success of the planned national dialogue to which he was so evidently committed.
The President prayed that “God Almighty will receive the soul of the departed nationalist whose contributions to national discourse will be greatly missed and grant him a peaceful rest from his earthly labours”.
