President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of Professor Emmanuel C. Edozien, Economic Adviser to former President Shehu Aliyu Shagari, who passed on at the age of 82.
A statement to DAILY POST and signed by his Spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said that, “President Buhari joins friends and associates in mourning the renowned economist, businessman and boardroom guru, whose contributions to nation-building, both in the private and public sector, will always be remembered.
“As an academic, the President salutes Prof. Edozien’s commitment to a studious life and many years of research on issues that directly impact on lives, praying that his invaluable investments in humanity will continue to resonate.
“President Buhari prays for peaceful rest for the soul of the departed, and God’s comfort for the family.”