President Muhammadu Buhari has received with sadness, the news of the passing of the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Adamu Ciroma.
A statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), said on behalf of himself, the Federal Government and all Nigerians, “the President extends sincere condolences to the Ciroma family, the government and people of Yobe State on the passing of the elder statesman.
“The President believes that Ciroma as a political leader and Federal cabinet minister for Industries, Agriculture and Finance, at various points in his remarkable life, will be long remembered for his remarkable service and dedication to the country’s unity, progress and stability.
“President Buhari also affirms that the late former CBN Governor will be honoured too for his contributions in promoting democracy in Nigeria and his legacies should be a constant reminder to politicians who wish to work for the good of their communities and our great country.”
Adamu Ciroma: We have lost a patriot, leader par excellence – Speaker Dogara
Also reacting, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, expressed sadness over the demise of Malam Ciroma who died at the age of 84 whom he described as “epitome of integrity.”
The Speaker noted that the late elder statesman was an “icon of transparency and an epitome of integrity who lived an incorruptible life.”
In a statement, Dogara described the late Malam Ciroma as one of the nation’s shining stars and a frontline statesman who demonstrated passion for the unity, progress and development of Nigeria.
“Indeed we lost a great man, a patriot, leader par excellence and a shining star. Malam Adamu Ciroma was one of the few surviving close associates of the late Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa and the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello and he remained a consistent advocate for the struggle to see Nigeria achieve the dreams of her founding fathers.”
“He was an intellectual genius and highly cosmopolitan public servant who exhibited high sense of patriotism, passion and enthusiasm for the progress and development of the country while serving as first indigenous Editor and Managing Director of New Nigerian Newspapers, CBN Governor and Minister of various portfolios in different administrations in Nigeria.
“He was indeed a rare Nigerian, accomplished administrator, uncommon patriot and distinguished elder statesman, who lived an eventful, exemplary and accomplished life worthy of emulation.
“On behalf of the entire membership of the House of Representatives, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the government and people of Yobe state as well as to his associates and admirers all over the country on this great loss of an illustrious son”.
