PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS DEATH OF PROFESSOR JONAH ELAIGWU

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the renowned Professor of Political Science, Prof. Jonah Isawa Elaigwu, who passed away at the age of 77. In a statement signed Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, The President commiserated with the governments and people of Benue and Plateau states on the loss of the distinguished scholar.

Onanuga stated that President Tinubu notes Prof. Elaigwu’s patriotism, loyalty, and dedication, which fueled his passion for research, teaching, and training over the course of five decades. “The President also commiserates with the governments and people of Benue and Plateau states on the loss of the distinguished scholar, whose contributions to constitutional democracy, political economy, and federalism remain indelible,” Onanuga said.

The late professor served with distinction at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Jos, and was a visiting professor at numerous universities worldwide. He also served on several presidential committees and boards of educational institutions, and provided consultancy services to federal and state governments, the National Assembly, and various state assemblies.

Onanuga said President Tinubu prays that Almighty God will grant the erudite scholar eternal rest and comfort his family. “President Tinubu prays that Almighty God will grant the erudite scholar eternal rest and comfort his family,” Onanuga added.

President Tinubu acknowledges Prof. Elaigwu’s numerous contributions to academia and policy-making, including his work on peacekeeping, human rights, politics, leadership, security, federalism, democracy, and good governance. The President’s condolences reflect the esteem in which Prof. Elaigwu was held by his peers and the nation.