Jonathan mourns Kontagora, SURE-P’s deputy chairman
MAY 30, 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday said he received with shock and immense sadness the news of the death of the Deputy Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, Maj.-Gen. Mamman Tsoho Kontagora (rtd.)
A statement by presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati, said Jonathan, on behalf of himself, the Federal Government and all Nigerians, extends condolences to the late general’s family, the Kontagora Emirate Council, Governor Babangida Aliyu and all the people of Niger State.
The statement read in part, “The President joins them in mourning the illustrious and indefatigable former Minister of Works and the Federal Capital Territory who, even in retirement, continued to serve his fatherland with zeal, vigour and enthusiasm whenever he was called upon to do so.
“‘President Jonathan believes that the nation will always honour the memory of the late Army Engineer for having served Nigeria with commendable patriotism and distinction during an excellent career in the Armed Forces and in various other capacities in the public service including Federal Minister, Sole Administrator of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Development of National Stadia for the World Youth Soccer Championship in 1995.”
Meanwhile, a delegation led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed, is to represent President Jonathan at General Kontagora’s interment.
The delegation will also include the Minister of State for Power, Mrs. Zainab Ibrahim Kuchi and the Chairman of Sure-P, Dr. Christopher Kolade.
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