The Presidency has announced the death of the Director of Information, State House, Justin Onuorah Abuah.
Fondly called O.J, he was born on January 29, 1959 and died in Abuja on Sunday after a brief illness on Sunday.
In a statement released by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, the late Abuah was described as a man with a “rare sense of calmness and candour in service.”
The statement reads in part, “The late Abuah had a long and rich career at the Presidency, where he served seven past Nigerian leaders since 1986 when he joined the State House media office from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
“His many colleagues, friends and admirers will fondly remember him as the man behind several presidential statements and speeches; and he demonstrated a rare sense of calmness and candour in service.
“A native of Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State, O.J is survived by his wife, Loretta and three children (Chinedum, Chike and Amaechi).
“President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a condolence message to the bereaved family.
“Burial arrangements will be announced later by the family.”
Dolapo is a writer and journalist who works with YNaija. He has interests in Christianity, politics and sports.
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