President Buhari Mourns Gamaliel Onosode

President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of the foremost administrator and technocrat, Mr Gamaliel Onosode, who has passed away  at the age of 82. President Buhari also commiserates with the government and people of Delta State, and the Nigerian Baptist Convention on the passing away of their illustrious son and evangelist.


The President joins them in mourning Mr. Onosode, who apart from being a colossus in Nigeria’s private sector, also excelled in  public service on various occasions.

President Buhari believes that Mr. Onosode will be long remembered as an exemplary citizen and leader who made very significant contributions to national development.

The President urges his family, friends, associates and other Nigerians to honour  Mr. Onosode's memory by upholding the virtues of integrity, honesty and dedication to service, which he passionately promoted in his long and highly successful  career in the private and public sectors.
He prays that God Almighty will comfort all who mourn the late Onosode and grant his soul eternal rest.


Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)

September 29, 2015