President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeriabuh
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday paid tribute to late Minister of State, Labour and Employment, James Ocholi, describing him as an “epitome of civility, archetype of intellectualism and the paragon of loyalty”.
In the tribute issued in Abuja, Buhari further described Ocholi as one of his right hand men in the quest to reposition Nigeria for the betterment of all citizens.
The president maintained that Ocholi had taught many, including himself, fidelity, commitment and loyalty to party, to government, and to God.
Buhari, who said that a lot had been said about Ocholi and a lot more would be written on him, addedd that Ocholi was no mean man.
“He was a man among men, an Iroko in a forest of trees.”
“How do I begin to pay this tribute to a man who was the epitome of civility, the archetype of intellectualism, and the paragon of loyalty?
“How do I begin to mourn James Ocholi, whom you can describe as one of my right hand men in the quest to reposition our country, and fashion a land of peace and prosperity, where no man is oppressed?
“A lot has been written about Ocholi since the tragic event of March 6, 2016, which took the life of our Minister of State, Labour and Employment, his wife, Blessing, and his son, Joshua.
“And a lot more will be written, for Ocholi was no mean man. He was a man among men, an Iroko in a forest of trees.
“How are the mighty fallen!
“Among many other positive and pleasant things, I will always remember Ocholi for his loyalty to our beloved country Nigeria, loyalty to our party, the All Progressives Congress, and loyalty to our administration, in which he had served for just about 4 months, before death took him.
“In 2011, Ocholi ran to be governor …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
