President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the families of Engr. Joseph Makoju, former managing director Dangote Cement and Simon Harry, the statistician general of the federation.
To the Makoju family, Buhari said he shares in their grief, following the death of their patriarch.
Makoju did not only serve Dangote Group, he served as Special Adviser to two Presidents and Managing Director of National Electric Power Authority (Power Holding Company of Nigeria) and WAPCO Cement.
“President Buhari condoles with family members, Government and people of Kogi State, colleagues and associates of the seasoned technocrat, who deployed his knowledge, skills and experience to the service of his country and humanity”, said Femi Adesina, the media adviser.
“The President believes Makoju’s historic contributions to the development of the nation will always be remembered, particularly in the power and cement sectors, where he held notable positions, which includes heading West Africa Portland Cement Company (WAPCO), part of Lafarge, and distinguished himself”, the statement added.
Buhari also condoled with family, friends and associates of Dr. Simon Harry, who passed away Wednesday.
Buhari commiserated with the government and people of Plateau State on the loss of an illustrious citizen.
He noted his exemplary contributions to the evolution of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and developmental planning of the country,
President Buhari paid tribute to the late Statistician-General, who he said, worked conscientiously with previous heads of the organisation in recent years, providing relevant data to government and making the NBS a point of reference on various issues affecting the country.
The President affirms that with his appointment in August, 2021, Dr Harry ensured that the organisation where he had put in three decades continued to be relevant in taking crucial decisions in the country.
He urged his colleagues in the field of data gathering and analysis, especially at the NBS, to take solace in the fact that having risen to the pinnacle of his career, the late Dr Harry put in his best in the service of the country.
