President Jonathan Condoles Nwodo

SAN FRANCISCO, August 10, (THEWILL) – President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a condolence message to the former Minister of Information, Chief John Nwodo, and his family, on the death of his wife, Justice Regina Obiageli Nwodo, who passed away in London.

A statement signed by the Presidential Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said: “ On behalf of himself, his family, the Federal Government and people of Nigeria, President Jonathan commiserated with Chief Nwodo on the loss of his wife who was a Justice of the Court of Appeal.

“By her demise, your family has lost a dutiful wife and a devoted mother; Enugu State has lost one of her finest; our nation has lost an accomplished jurist and a veritable epitome of excellence in service.

“As you mourn, I wish, on behalf of my family, the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to express our heartfelt commiseration with you at this time.

“May Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest, even as He succours you and imbues you with the strength to cope with the pain of this irredeemable loss.”