Gamaliel Onosode

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba and Kazeem Ugbodaga/Lagos.

Governors Ifeanyi Okowa and Akinwumi Ambode of Delta and Lagos states have expressed their condolences over the death of Dr. Gamaliel Oforitsenere Onosode, who died in the early hours of today at the age of 82

Okowa, in a press statement issued and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, described Onosode’s death as a great loss to the people of Delta State in particular and Nigerians in general.

He described the late Onosode as a great technocrat, administrator, astute and disciplined politician who engraved his footprints on the sands of time, having served his fatherland meritoriously in different capacities.

While condoling the Urhobo Nation of Delta State, Okowa noted that Onosode’s death came at a time when his service, contribution and ideas were most needed, adding that his very rich ideas would have come handy in the present socio-economic and political uncertainties in the country.

“We however take solace in the fact that the late icon’s sojourn on earth remains a huge blessing to humanity,” the governor declared.

He prayed God to grant his immediate family, the people of Delta state and his associates the fortitude to bear the loss, just as he prayed God to grant him eternal rest

Also, Governor Ambode today said: “Mr. Onosode was one of the few Nigerians who ruled the boardroom. A quintessential businessman, he was also a master in his field and deeply religious. It was not therefore surprising that he rose to become a leading boardroom player in Nigeria’s corporate environment. He will be remembered for the dexterity he brought to bear when he served as chairman and board member of several multinational companies. I wish to convey my deepest condolences to the Onosode family on behalf of the good people of Lagos state. This is indeed a sad loss”, Governor Ambode said.

He also prayed that Almighty God grant the soul of the departed peaceful repose and for the family, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.