President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Ken Saro-Wiwa Jnr. who died today after a breif illness inspired a healing process in Nigeria by actively participating in the ongoing Ogoni clean-up.
The deceased was the eldest son of activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa who was killed during the regime of General Sani Abacha.
In a condolence message issued by the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, President Buhari described Saro-Wiwa Jr. as illustrious son, author and environmental activist, who was an ardent believer in the unity, progress and stability of his community.
The President expressed sadness over what he called the sudden and painful passing of a promising Nigerian whose willingness and dedication to the clean-up of Ogoni land inspired a healing process in Nigeria after the death of his father, Ken Saro-Wiwa.
He acknowledged that Saro-Wiwa Jnr. was committed a journalist who served three Nigerian presidents in various capacities, saying that he exemplified patriotism, statesmanship and foresightedness.
President Buhari, who has initiated the process of cleaning up the Niger Delta region, asked family, friends and associates to honour Saro-Wiwa’s memory by making his dream of an environmentally safe, secured and prosperous Ogoni land a reality.
The President prayed to God to comfort all who mourn the deceased and grant his soul eternal rest. [myad]
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