The President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has commiserated with the family of the late Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chief Ola Vincent.
A statement by presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati, stated: “On behalf of himself and the Federal Government of Nigeria, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan extends sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. Ola Vincent, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria who passed away yesterday.
“The President joins members of the Vincent family, his friends, associates and all who knew him in mourning the passage of the illustrious economist and banker who served Nigeria meritoriously in several capacities during his long public service career.
“As they mourn him however, the President urges them to give thanks to God Almighty for Mr. Vincent’s very successful and fulfilled life of service to his family, community and the nation.
“The President believes that Mr. Vincent’s very distinguished service in the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank and the African Development Bank for which he received the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) in 1982 will stand to his eternal credit in the collective memory of Nigerians.
“He prays that God Almighty will grant his soul peaceful rest.”