Atiku, Daniel, Sani-Bello mourn Ciroma

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar,  reacting to the demise of Ciroma in Abuja, described the deceased as an astute politician, bureaucrat, technocrat and banker who served Nigeria selflessly.

According to him, Ciroma’s honesty and patriotism were among his greatest virtues, adding that the deceased had left behind untainted public service record for which he would always be remembered.

Atiku recalled that distinguished public figures like Ciroma joined politics primarily motivated by the passion to serve rather than self-aggrandizement.

He said Ciroma’s honesty had earned him respect by successive governments in Nigeria and that this reputation would follow him beyond the grave.

The former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has also described his death as a great loss.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Ayo Giwa, Daniel stated that late Alhaji Ciroma was a highly respected personality who distinguished himself as a public servant, journalist, banker, administrator and politician.

According to him, “Ciroma was a very strong force in Nigerian polity and well respected in the political landscape over the years as he improved on the democratic ideals of the founding fathers and played his roles conscientiously and selflessly  in the service to the his fatherland.

“His death no doubt is a great loss to the country and particularly, Yobe State having served across borders during his distinguished career but we take solace in the solid legacies he left which will continue to inspire coming generations.”

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The Niger State governor,   Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello on his part described th  late former Central Bank Governor  as a great Nigerian who believed and worked for  the unity of the country.

Governor Sani-Bello  in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace,  said the elder-statesman had contributed significantly to national development adding that history would remember the deceased  as a man who stood for the unity and oneness of the nation.

“I wish to state that the late Alhaji  Adamu Ciroma lived an exemplary life and was a national pillar while he was alive.