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Ciromas death, great loss to Nigeria- Tinubu
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he said that the late ciroma was a consummate politician and an accomplished public servant2 in a statement issued by his media officer mr tunde rahman in lagos tinubu said the country had lost an illustrious leader who played politics with a commitment to serve the people and change society2 malam adamu ciroma was one of the illustrious leaders this country has produced. he was a politician of note2 you cannot but recall his days in the second republic national party of nigeria npn and in the pdp where he was one of the partys founding fathers2 he also made name as an experienced technocrat and skilful public servant particularly as central bank of nigeria cbn governor and in later years as minister of finance2 he was a fine man who played politics with a commitment to serve the people and change society2 this did not come as a surprise given his background honed by sound education at the popular barewa college and university of ibadan and his nationalistic worldview2 the news agency of nigeria nan reports that ciroma an elder statesman died in an abuja hospital on thursday after a protracted illness1 the deceased was a founding member of the peoples democratic party pdp and also the finance minister during the first term of former president olusegun obasanjo1 he was 84 years old1 by lucy osuizigbo1 the national leader of the all progressives congress apc asiwaju bola tinubu on thursday described the death of former finance minister malam adamu ciroma as a great loss to nigeria1 my condolences go to the ciroma family and the people of government of yobe state. may his soul rest in peace tinubu said nan1 -
Tributes pour for Ciroma in final farewell
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in a statement issued by his media officer mr tunde rahman in lagos tinubu said the country had lost an illustrious leader who played politics with a commitment to serve the people and change society2 he said that the late ciroma was a consummate politician and an accomplished public servant2 malam adamu ciroma was one of the illustrious leaders this country has produced. he was a politician of note2 you cannot but recall his days in the second republic national party of nigeria npn and in the pdp where he was one of the partys founding fathers2 he also made name as an experienced technocrat and skilful public servant particularly as central bank of nigeria cbn governor and in later years as minister of finance2 he was a fine man who played politics with a commitment to serve the people and change society2 this did not come as a surprise given his background honed by sound education at the popular barewa college and university of ibadan and his nationalistic worldview2 he said the late statesman was an icon of transparency and an epitome of integrity who lived an incorruptible life1 president of the senate dr bukola saraki and speaker house of representatives mr yakubu dogara expressed sadness over ciromas death1 in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity mr yusuph olaniyonu in abuja on thursday saraki said with the death of ciroma nigeria had lost one of its illustrious sons and highly respected elder statesmen1 although death is painful but it gladdens my heart that late ciroma lived a worthy and successful life1 as a public servant late ciromas integrity was unparalleled as a politician he was unblemished and as a journalist he was among the finest breed1 indeed there is no word or adjective that will be enough to describe late ciroma considering his invaluable contributions to the development of the country1 we have lost a detribalised nigerian bridge-builder and a strong pillar for nations unity. he will surely be remembered for his forthrightness and integrity. we shall miss him greatly he said1 dogara said late ciroma was one of the nations shining stars and frontline statesmen who demonstrated passion for the unity progress and development of nigeria1 ciroma aged 83 died today at nizamiyye hospital abuja. he had been missing from the political circuit for months before his death. he is survived by hajiya inna maryam ciroma and three children1 indeed we lost a great man a patriot leader par excellence and a shining star1 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 bello1 the national leader of the all progressives congress apc asiwaju bola tinubu also described the death of ciroma as a great loss to nigeria1 malam adamu ciroma the former finance minister and governor central bank of nigeria took the final bow today amidst an outpouring of tributes by politicians and friends1 according to islamic tradition his funeral held today with senate president bukola saraki among the dignitaries who attended the prayers1 president muhammadu buhari led the condolences for the family of the elder statesman1 the president in a message by his special adviser on media and publicity mr femi adesina in abuja on thursday condoled with the ciroma family the government and people of yobe1 the president believed that ciroma as a political leader and federal cabinet minister for industries agriculture and finance at various points in his remarkable life would be long remembered for his remarkable service and dedication to the countrys unity progress and stability1 president buhari also affirmed that the late former cbn governor would be honoured too for his contributions to promoting democracy in nigeria1 according to him ciromas legacies should be a constant reminder to politicians who wish to work for the good of their communities and the nation1 my condolences go to the ciroma family and the people of government of yobe state. may his soul rest in peace tinubu said1 the ex-minister was a title holder of dallatun fika galadima of fika and currently madaki of fika respectively1 he was born on november 201934 from the royal family of ciroma in potiskum town yobe state was a founding member of people democratic party pdp1 he was educated at barewa college and university of ibadan1 he served at various times as minister for finance and agriculture1