President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan commiserates with Governor Adams
Oshiomhole and the people of Edo State on the death yesterday of prominent
Nigerian administrator, educationist and elder statesman, Chief Tayo
President Jonathan also extends sincere condolences to Chief Akpata’s
widow, Chief (Mrs.) Olabisi Akpata, his children, grandchildren and other
As they mourn their beloved husband, father and grandfather, the President
urges them to take solace in the memory of Chief Akpata’s long, successful
and very fulfilled life in the service of his family, community, state and
President Jonathan believes that Nigeria will greatly miss the astute
administrator who made notable contributions to national development
through his outstanding work in the country’s public and private sectors
in various capacities, including Trustee and Executive Secretary of the
defunct Petroleum Trust Fund.
He prays that God Almighty will give Chief Akpata’s family, friends,
associates and community the fortitude to bear his loss and grant his soul
eternal rest.