President Goodluck Jonathan has received with sadness, news of the passing away of leading Nigerian businessman and politician, Saleh Jambo.
On behalf of himself, the Federal Government and people of Nigeria, President Jonathan extends sincere condolences to Saleh Jambo’s family as well as his friends, colleagues and political associates across the country.
The President joins them in mourning the very distinguished entrepreneur and political leader who made significant contributions to the economic and political development of his community and country.
He prays that Almighty Allah will receive Saleh Jambo’s soul and grant him eternal rest in Paradise.
Also, President of the Senate, David Mark has described the demise of former presidential aspirant and leader of the United Nigeria Democratic Party (UNDP) Saleh Jambo as painful and devastating.
Senator Mark noted that the late Jambo was an astute businessman and a frontline politician who managed men and resources creditably for the common good.
In a condolence message to the government and people of Plateau state on Saturday, Mark remarked that Jambo was a detribalized Nigerian whose goodwill cut across ethnic and religious boundaries.
“He was a businessman with an uncommon touch. As a politician he carried his followers along. He played politics of inclusiveness. He played politics with maturity and without bitterness but service to the nation”, the Senate President maintained.
With Jambo’s death, Senator Mark lamented that Nigeria has lost a forthright and dependable elder statesman whose wise counsel would be greatly missed.
He was however consoled that late Jambo would occupy a place of pride when the history of Nigeria would be written for his contributions to the political and economic development of the country.
He therefore enjoined the government and people of Plateau state especially the bereaved family to take solace in the fact that late Jambo lived an eventful and accomplished life worthy of emulation.
