Buhari pays tribute to late Gen Ejoor

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a former Chief of Army Staff, Major General David Ejoor (rtd).

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the President on behalf of the Federal Executive Council, extended heartfelt commiserations to the Ejoor family, the Urhobo nation, and the government and people of Delta State on the demise of the elder statesman and courageous officer, who had a distinguished career in the military and remarkable service to the nation.

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As the first Governor of Mid-Western Region, during one of the darkest years in the nation’s history, and first indigenous Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy, who also held many other national leadership positions, the President regards Gen. Ejoor, as a hardworking military officer whose loyalty, commitment and dedication to the unity of the country were never in doubt.

President Buhari affirmed that the former army chief, who was once the President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union, will be long remembered and honoured as a man of positive character and vision, who provided profound inspiration to countless military officers and Nigerians that came in close contact with him.

The President prayed Almighty God to repose the soul of the departed senior citizen and comfort all who mourns the much-respected octogenarian.