Enugu: President Bola Tinubu has offered his condolences to former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, following the passing of his mother, Mrs. Monica Nnaji.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, a statement was released on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Ngwu, Special Adviser, Administration to Nnaji, conveying the president’s message of condolence, which was delivered by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu expressed his sympathy to Nnaji, his siblings, and the entire family, recognizing the late Mrs. Nnaji as a woman characterized by strength, discipline, and sacrifice.
President Tinubu noted that Mrs. Nnaji’s life was committed to raising children imbued with lasting values, which are evident in their societal contributions. He described her life as fulfilled and exemplary, marked by hard work, moral guidance, and a steadfast commitment to her family. Her legacy, he remarked, is clear in the character and achievements of her children.
The president encouraged the family to find solace in Mrs. Nnaji’s positive impact and prayed for her peaceful rest and divine comfort for her loved ones. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the condolence message has garnered attention in Enugu State and beyond, highlighting the relationship between President Tinubu and the former minister. This gesture underscores Nnaji’s contributions to national development, particularly in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.
Numerous tributes have continued to pour in from across the country, celebrating the late matriarch of the Nnaji family as a pillar of strength whose values have shaped generations.