AMAECHI ON YAR'ADUA's DEATH

On behalf of the government and people of Rivers state, I commiserate with Mr President, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the widow and family of our late resident, and all Nigerian people on the unfortunate demise of our much loved President, Umaru Musa Yar Adua, GCFR.

Late President Yar Adua was a friend of the Niger Delta and especially Rivers State. He made deliberate choices to change the situation in the region against all odds. His commitment to the amnesty programme and support for the return of peace and security in Rivers State, as well as his insistence on greater participation of oil bearing communities in the oil industry are historic and unforgettable. Nigerians and particularly those of us in Rivers State, remain indebted to him.

While we mourn this great loss, we totally submit to the sovereign will of the Almighty God and pray him to grant his widow, family and the nation the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.



Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi,

Governor, Rivers State