President Goodluck Jonathan Jonathan has extolled the virtues of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police and delegate to the ongoing national confab who died yesterday, Hamma Misau.
The president also implored the delegates to use the confab as a means of working for the unity and progress of the country, in honour of the late delegate.
“President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan commiserates with members of the Association of Retired Police Officers on the passing away yesterday in Abuja of one of their representatives at the ongoing National Conference, Hamma Misau, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police”, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati said in a statement.
“President Jonathan also extends sincere condolences to Alhaji Hamma Misau’s family, the government and people of Bauchi State, as well as the Chairman of the National Conference, Justice Idris Kutigi (rtd.) and all of the deceased’s co-delegates”.
The president joined them in mourning Hamma Misau, observing that he patriotically served his nation, state and community throughout his 34 years of distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force.
“Even in retirement, he continued to be actively engaged with efforts to move the nation forward as shown by his participation in the National Conference”, the statement added.
“As he is laid to rest in his home state today, President Jonathan urges all delegates to the National Conference to resolve to honour his memory by rededicating themselves to working conscientiously towards further strengthening national unity, and promoting peace, security, political stability and faster development in the country”.
He further prayed that Almighty Allah would receive Hamma Misau’s soul and grant him eternal rest in paradise.
