Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday reacted to the demise of foremost industrialist, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, saying the death is a huge blow to the community of Nigeria\u2019s businessmen.<\/p>\n
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Atiku, in a press statement by his media office in Abuja noted that the late Okoya-Thomas was a visionary and astute businessman whose contribution to Nigeria\u2019s private sector economy will remain indelible.<\/p>\n
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“Although the late Molade Okoya-Thomas left the stage at a prime age of 79, his death nonetheless is a huge blow to the community of businessmen in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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“He was a pioneer and a visionary. Okoya-Thomas belonged to a generation of private sector investors who saw opportunities in making investments in the economy when it was risky to do so.<\/p>\n
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“His legacies will remain indelible in corporate Nigeria and I pray God will grant his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.”<\/p>\n
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Atiku Media Office<\/p>\n
61 Ebitu Ukiwe Street<\/p>\n
Jabi<\/p>\n
Abuja<\/p>\n
www.atiku.org<\/p>\n
www.facebook.com\/atiku.org<\/p>\n
www.twitter.com\/atiku<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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