The President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Monday sent his Chief of Staff, Chief Mike Oghiadome, on a condolence visit to the family of the late former National Security Adviser, General Andrew Owoye Azazi.
Jonathan’s delegation was received at the Ikoyi, Lagos State residence of the deceased by his wife, children and grand children.
Oghiadome eulogized the late Azazi and told the family that it was the entire nation that was mourning the departure of Azazi, who died in a helicopter crash in Bayelsa State on December 15, 2012.
Oghiadome said: “Azazi was indeed a great man, a diligent officer and patriot.
“The President had already organised a special Federal Executive Council session in his honour and various council members had the opportunity to speak glowingly about him.
“They all had good words for him because he gave his best for the country.
“He rose by merit to become a four-star general and because the President had confidence in him, he was made the NSA.
“He was a good community man.
“He chaired the flood committee of his home state, the most affected state.
“He has played his role in his family, community and country, even internationally.
“We should take solace in the fact that he lived a good life. He has laid a good foundation for the family.
“Painful as it may be, this is not a moment of continued grief.
“God will grant him eternal rest and fill the vacuum he left.
“The President has asked me to express his deepest sympathy to your family.”
The Chaplain of Aso Villa Chapel, Rev. Obioma Onwuzurumba, prayed for the repose of Azazi’s soul.
Jonathan sends Chief of Staff to condole Azazi’s family
