Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Don Etiebet and University lecturer, Tunde Olusunle, PhD, have expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned industrialist, business mogul and philanthropist, Chief (Dr.) Emmanuel “Nuel” Ojei, who passed at the age of 74.
Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lamented that his death was a significant loss to Delta State and Nigeria as a whole.
He described the late Ojei as an outstanding entrepreneur, visionary leader, and committed Deltan whose contributions to business development, job creation, and philanthropy left an enduring legacy in the state and Nigeria at large.
The Governor said Chief Ojei’s death was a huge loss not only to his family and Issele-Uku community but also to the entire Delta State and Nigeria as a whole, noting that his life exemplified hard work, innovation and service to humanity.
He recalled that the late industrialist built a formidable indigenous business empire spanning automotive, construction, petroleum and other sectors, thereby contributing significantly to economic growth and employment generation.
The governor extended his heartfelt condolences to the Ojei family, the people of Issele-Uku, and the business community, praying that God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
He also prayed God to grant the soul of Chief Ojei eternal rest in His bosom.
■ Etiebet reacts
Chief Etiebet, the Atuekong of Annang, in a statement to THE CONCLAVE, wrote: “Oh my God, may his great soul rest in perfect peace.
“He was a great businessman, a politicians’ politician, a philanthropist, and a humble nationalist.
“We will all miss him and his intermediary roles in Nigerian politics and governance.”
■ Olusunle mourns
Dr Olusunle, poet, scholar, journalist and presidential aide to Olusegun Obasanjo in his reaction wrote: “Uhhh…😭 I never met a man like him.
“He asked a very senior Obasanjo aide ahead of Christmas in 2006 to give him a list of 10 of Obasanjo’s closest and most dedicated aides. My name featured, and he reached out to me with a robust Christmas package… That divine gift came most handy!”
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