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'His contributions to education reforms are priceless' — Shekarau

April 21, 2015 3:32 PM

The death of Sen. Uche Chukwumerije a big loss to the education sector following his “tremendous and priceless" contributions, says the Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau.

Late Senator Uche Chukwumerije

Nigeria's Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has extolled late Sen. Uche Chukwumerije who died on Sunday at the age of 75.

In a condolence message, through his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Nnamdi Olebara, Shekarau said Chukwumerije death was a big loss to the education sector.

"His contributions to the reforms in the education sector are tremendous and priceless," Shekarau said.

"He was an esteemed team player who has left the education sector better than he met it."

The Minister said the late senator was a pragmatic and forthright politician condoled with his family.

"We in the education sector commiserate with his family and pray God Almighty to grant his gentle soul eternal rest; solace to his family and loved ones and bless Nigeria with more Uche Chukwumerijes."

Sen. Uche Chukwumerije was until his death the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education.

He died after a long battle with lung cancer.