The pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Malam Nuhu Ribadu has expressed deep shock over the demise of former customs boss, Alhaji Ahmed Bello Hamman Kojoli.
Kajoli reportedly died on 26 January 2022 in Abuja at the age of 73.
While acknowledging the valiant contributions made by the late elder statesman in nation-building, Ribadu said, history will remember the deceased as a bridge-builder, peace maker, and a true Patriot.
He said the death of the elder statesman has created a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill noting that his philanthropy, wise counsel, deep knowledge, and humanitarianism will be sorely missed.
Ribadu said it is sad that a people’s pillar, a reservoir of knowledge, and a beacon of hope has fallen at this crucial time of our national life noting that he was consoled by the fact that Kojoli lived a life of service to Allah and humanity.
“When I visited him on his sickbed in Abuja, little did I envisage that that is my last meeting with him? I was deeply devastated when the sad news of his death filtered the airwaves like a thunderstorm.
“But my consolation is in the fact that Kojoli, a long-time friend and a big brother lived a life worthy of emulation.
“We are all consoled by the fact that Kojoli is both a trailblazer, a goal getter, and a problem solver all molded into one. We are happy for a life well spent.
“May Allah rewards him with the highest portion of his paradise,” Ribadu said.
In the same, the pioneer EFCC) Boss has also extended a condolence message to the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Eng David Lawal Babachir over the death of his mother, Madam Ama Rhoda Kunamtadaya David Lawal.
Madam Ama Rhoda died on January 18, 2022, at the age of 88.
Ribadu who personally attended the funeral rites of the deceased prayed to God to rest her soul in the Bossom of the lord.
He hailed mama for doing her best to raise responsible children that have contributed to national development significantly, noting that the pride of a parent is to nurture good successors that will etch the name of the family in gold.
“Mama has done her best by training her children to be responsible members of the country. The nation and humanity have no doubt savored the benefits of her labor through the immense contributions of her children.
“Despite the deep pain of her demise, we are consoled by the fact that Mama, a disciplinarian, a true Amazon, a community leader, and the quintessence of nobility has given her contributions to our nation in no small feats.
“May her gentle soul continue to rest in the Bossom of the lord,” Ribadu prayed.
