President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and grief over the death of the former Secretary to the Federal Government, Chief Ufot Ekaette.
The President described him as “a consummate administrator who dedicated himself to duty in the course of his distinguished public service.”
Ekaette who served as secretary to the government between 1999 and 2007 and was the pioneer minister for Niger Delta, was 80 years old.
In a condolence statement, President Buhari extolled the late Ekaette “as a gentleman who had given his best in the service of his country.”
According to the President, “the late Ekaette would always be remembered not only for his remarkable public service record, but also because of his immense contributions towards bringing peace in the once troubled Niger Delta region.”