President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, has described the late Chief Tayo Akpata as a nationalist who lived for a viable and united Nigeria.
Senator Mark in a condolence message to the family of late Chief Akpata said the deceased was a fulfilled Nigerian who devoted his life to the service of humanity.
He recalled the services rendered by late Akpata while in active service to the nation, noting that, “Chief Akpata lived a life full of passion for our country. He was a nationalist to the core.
“When he served as the Executive Secretary of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund, (PTF), he was outstanding. He was ever ready to teach the younger generation from his vast experiences. He preached love, peace and unity to every Nigerian. We will miss his bluntness and panache.
Senator Mark however urged the family of Chief Akpata, people and government of Edo State to take solace, “in the landmarks that this great son of Benin Kingdom has left in the sand of time.
Signed:
Kola Ologbondiyan
Special Adviser, Media & Publicity to the President of the Senate.