President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of former Military Administrator of Lagos and Imo states, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (rtd).
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari noted that the departed former military top brass distinguished himself in the various responsibilities he was saddled with as an officer and an administrator.
“President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with family and friends of the former military administrator of Lagos and Imo States, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, 77, praying for God’s covering over all his loved ones.
“The President condoles with all professional colleagues of the gallant military officer, who distinguished himself in all positions and responsibilities during service, taking up more daunting, but historically rewarding challenges like speaking up for the weak and vulnerable, and the struggle for the country’s return to democratic government.
“President Buhari believes late Rear Admiral Kanu’s credentials in serving the nation, as a career military officer and as an activist with NADECO in actualising the June 12, 1993 mandate, remains commendable and will continue to inspire younger generations on patriotism.
“The President prays for the repose of the soul of the elder statesman,” the statement said.
Also on Wednesday, Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, described the death of Ndubisi Kanu as a “big loss.”
The former governor of Abia State, in a condolence message, commiserated with Ndigbo, the people and government of Abia State in particular over Kanu’s demise.
Kalu stated that the former chieftain of NADECO was one of the few Nigerians that fought for the enthronement of democracy.
“I received with pain the news of the passing of a leading light in Igboland and former Chairman of NADECO, retired Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kalu.
“The late statesman contributed immensely to the enthronement and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.
“The democracy Nigerians are enjoying today is attributed to the efforts of the deceased and a few others. He lived a fulfilled life dedicated to national service and humanity.
“He has left indelible footprints in the annals of Nigeria’s democracy, owing to his remarkable, unbeatable and historic good deeds.
“The late statesman will surely be missed for his counsel at the community, sub-national and national levels,” the Abia North Senator said.