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| RIP: Oronto Douglas |
A lawyer and committed environmentalist, Mr. Douglas was a commissioner for information in Bayelsa and was a delegate from the state for the 2005 National Political Reform Conference organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo administration.
President Jonathan in a statement released by his spokesman, Reuben Abati, extends his heartfelt condolences to the Douglas family and the government and people of Bayelsa State on the death of one of their most distinguished sons who served his country, state and the Niger Delta region, passionately and diligently, during his very impactful years on earth.
The Presidential statement stated Oronto Douglas who passed away after a protracted battle with cancer was President Jonathan’s personal aide for close to a decade. The President will always remember him for his passion for work, excellence, inspiring creativity and outstanding commitment to his duties, the statement concludes.
Moments ago, President Jonathan, Vice President Sambo, Former Bayelsa state Governor Alamiyeseigha paid condolence visit to the family of late Oronto Douglas as captured below:
Moments ago, President Jonathan, Vice President Sambo, Former Bayelsa state Governor Alamiyeseigha paid condolence visit to the family of late Oronto Douglas as captured below:
President Jonathan, VP Sambo, Fmr Governor Alamiyeseigha during condolence visit to the family of late Oronto Douglas pic.twitter.com/0A1oT9Cpz4
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990)
President Jonathan & VP Sambo signing the condolence register at the home of late Oronto Douglas, April 9. pic.twitter.com/9UDVRAv7zc
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990)
President Jonathan condoling with Mrs Oronto-Douglas in Abuja, April19. pic.twitter.com/fuR0LPK8jv
— Reuben Abati (@abati1990)
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