President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Government and people of Delta State, the Urhobos nation and the family of Olorogun Michael Ibru, who died on Tuesday, aged 85.
President Buhari who described late Michael Ibru as the patriarch of the Ibru family, said that the deceased was an accomplished businessman whose edifying role in the corporate world and private sector in Nigeria would continue to inspire generations to come.
He said that Michael Ibru will be long remembered for his hard work and dedication to entrepreneurship, which opened doors of opportunities to many Nigerians and associates who came in contact with his investments in the banking, aviation, tourism and manufacturing sectors.
The President advised members of his family and his associates to honour his memory by constantly upholding the values of selfless-service, inter-ethnic harmony, knowledge and perseverance, which he passionately promoted through his successful career in the private sector. [myad]
