The Minister of transportation has joined other maritime stakeholders to mourn the Chairman, Nigeria Port Consultative Forum (NPCF), Otunba Kunle Folarin, who died few days ago after a brief illness.
The minister expressed his condolence message in a press statement signed by his
Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,Sam Idiagbonya
Reacting to the news of his death, the Minister said the “Nation has lost a maritime repository of knowledge describing him as an experienced practitioner, a voice of the ideal, a highly cerebral gentleman and a friend.
The Minister who expressed sadness about his demise said, “ there was a lot in the pipeline through the ingenuity of this intellectual doyen that will further enhance the dynamics of operation in the country’s maritime sector.
He promised that, in honour of his memory he would ensure that all his plans are brought to fruition.
According to Sambo,”Every moment of his life was dedicated to improving the maritime sector, either in passing down knowledge or being a constructive critic to ensure the ideals are upheld in the sector. He served well and lived well.
“May the Almighty Allah repose his soul and grant the family he left behind the fortitude to bear the loss” the Minister stated.