Gov Orji Condoles Vice-President Namadi Sambo Over Brother's Death

By Nnaji Obed Asiegbu
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Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has condoled Vice-President Namadi Sambo over the death of his immediate younger brother, Captain Sabo Sambo, who died recently in a ghastly car accident along Airport Road, Abuja.

Governor Orji who described late Sabo as a respectful and hard working gentleman, said his death was a huge loss to the aviation industry in the country.

The governor who disclosed this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, prayed God Almighty to grant the second family and the immediate family of deceased the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

"I received the news of the demise of your immediate younger brother with shock and disbelief. He was a fine pilot par excellence who until his untimely death showed strong commitment to the Nigerian project. Late Sabo's sudden death came at a time when his wealth of experience and expertise were needed in the development of the country's aviation industry.

"I pray God Almighty to grant his immediate family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Though his exit was painful but you should be comforted that he served his fatherland to the best of his ability. My heart felt sympathy

also goes to the government and people of Kaduna State. They should see their son's death as an act of God. I pray that his gentle soul rests in peace."