President Muhammadu Buhari has described Professor Isidore Okpewho, a renowned novelist who died recently at the age of 74 as a of literary icon.
In a condolence message to the family, friends and associates of the deceased, as well as Delta state, President Buhari praised his him for his multiple award winning and exceptionally brilliant academic showing.
He said that the late scholar lived a simple, dignified and exemplary life, saying that as one of the winners of the Nigerian National Order of Merit (NNOM) in 2010, late Okpewho brought pride and glory to his country through inspiring novels, teaching skills and mentoring of young writers.
The condolence which was issued by the special adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted President Buhari as saying that the legacies of discipline, hard work and honesty which shaped the life and times of the scholar, and were interpreted in his works, will continue to inspire younger writers in Nigeria and across the world.
He then prayed to Go to grant him eternal rest and to comfort his family. [myad]
