President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described second republic Transport Minister ALHAJI Umaru Diko as a political strategist who contributed to the political evolution of Nigeria.
Reacting to the demise of Umaru Diko today in Abuja , Senator Mark lamented that the nation has lost an elder statesman whose experience would have been handy at this moment of the nation’s political history.
He noted that Umaru Diko was a great political leader in his own right and would be remembered for his meritorious services to the nation.
Senator Mark recalled the exploits of Umaru Diko during the second republic and even of late when he was made chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) reconciliation committee.
In all the assignments he handled, Senator Mark noted that Umaru Diko distinguished himself as a hard working and diligent public officer.
He condoled the government and people of Kaduna state, especially the bereaved family over the exit of the elder statesman and asked them to take solace in the fact that Umaru Diko left indelible marks on the sand of time.
Signed:
Paul Mumeh, Chief Press Secretary to the President of the Senate.
ENDS.