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Tinubu, Atiku, Oborevwori mourn APC stalwart from Delta, Cairo Ojougboh

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Tinubu, Atiku, Oborevwori mourn APC stalwart from Delta, Cairo Ojougboh

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President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have sent condolence messages to the family of former Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Cairo Ojougboh, who died on Wednesday.

Ojougboh reportedly died after slumping in his Abuja office while watching the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu while praying for the peaceful repose of the departed, comforted his family and urged them to find strength and hope in God Almighty, who presides over the affairs of men, as well as in the cherished memories and legacy of the late APC chieftain.

Also mourning the former NDDC Director in a post on his official Facebook page on Thursday, Atiku said his departure is a personal loss to him.

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His post reads, “The sudden passing of my close friend, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, deeply saddens me. His love for our country was profound. Cairo was a shining example of patriotism; his dedication to Nigeria was unwavering, and his departure is a personal loss that leaves a void in my heart.

“As we mourn, let us remember the passion and zeal for Nigeria that defined his life. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Ojougboh was also a member of the House of Representatives (2003-2007) and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State.

The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday on behalf of the government and people of Delta State expressed grief at the passing of a former member of the House of Representatives, Dr Cairo Ojougboh.

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Dr Ojougboh who was the Akinuwa of Agbor kingdom, represented Ika Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and later served as National Vice Chairman South-South of the party before joining the All Progressives Congress, APC. He also served as Executive Director, Projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Thursday in Asaba, commiserated with Dr Cairo Ojougboh’s family, the people of Ika nation, Agbor Kingdom and the APC family over the demise of the renowned politician.

He noted that Ojougboh was a grassroots politician and administrator, who excelled in the various capacities he served.

According to the governor, the deceased was a thoroughbred politician whose love for his people led him to contest, and won election to represent them in the Federal House of Representatives.

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The Governor said: “On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the passing of an astute and grassroots-oriented politician, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, who passed on Wednesday.

“The news of his death was shocking, given his invaluable contributions to the polity of the state and the country at large. Until his death, he was a renowned chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state.”

Governor Oborevwori regretted that the deceased former federal lawmaker passed when his services were needed more, adding that he would be greatly missed.

He prayed God to accept the deceased’s soul and grant the family and friends he left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.

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