The Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has paid tribute to the country’s oldest military survivor of the Second World War, Pa Adamu Aduku, who passed away at the age of 101.
The governor stated that the late Pa Aduku who hailed from Abejukolo- Ife in Omala local government area of the state was a true patriot who gave his service to the fatherland and was blessed by God to witness it.
Governor Bello, in his condolence message made available to newsmen in Lokoja by his chief press secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, stated that the late war veteran who was the last of his kind died a fulfilled man and remained a worthy ambassador of the confluence state.
The governor stated that such was the spirit, passion, zest of the people of the confluence state in their numerous endeavors and life’s occupation as they often seek to stand out.
He commended the federal government and the Nigeria military for recently honouring the late Aduku while he was still alive and not waiting till the time of his passing
Governor Bello condoled with the family and loved ones of late Pa Aduku, adding that his demise should not be mourned but rather be celebrated. He said it should be a celebration of a life of sacrifice, well lived.
He similarly condoled with the people of the state and particularly Omala local government in Kogi east over the glorious exit of the worthy son of the land who brought his people and locality to limelight.
While he prayed for Pa Aduku’s eternal rest, Governor Bello said that the late Aduku would, alongside those who have rendered services to the fatherland be forever remembered in the history of our dear country.
