STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
PRESIDENT JONATHAN MOURNS
ORONTO DOUGLAS
President Goodluck Jonathan is deeply saddened by the death this morning, of his Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Mr. Oronto Douglas.
President Jonathan extends his heartfelt condolences to the Douglas family and the government and people of Bayelsa State on the death of one of their most distinguished sons who served his country, state and the Niger Delta region, passionately and diligently, during his very impactful years on earth.
Oronto Douglas, who passed away after a protracted battle with cancer, was President Jonathan’s personal aide for close to a decade. The President will always remember him for his passion for work, excellence, inspiring creativity and outstanding commitment to his duties.
The President remains thankful to God Almighty for the brilliance and resourcefulness that Oronto brought to bear on every assignment as a loyal and dutiful aide during his tenure as Governor of Bayelsa State and as Vice President, Acting President and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
President Jonathan believes that Oronto will remain a shining and worthy example for every young Nigerian who seeks a life of service and achievement.
He prays that Almighty God will grant Oronto's soul eternal rest, and the Douglas family and everyone who knew him, the fortitude to bear the pain of his death.
Formal funeral arrangements will be announced by the Douglas family.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
April 9, 2015
Hmmmm so we can't get the real gist
ReplyDeleteRIP Douglas - thoughts and prayers are with your family x
DeleteRip sir
DeleteI wonder ooo
DeleteAm sure is the news that oga lost the election made him to die quickly.
ReplyDeletemay God console your family Mr. Oronta.
R. I. P.
DeleteRIP.......it is well
ReplyDeleteOnce again, RIP, Oronto Douglas. Pity you lost the battle.
ReplyDeleteRIP sir
ReplyDeleteIts so sad....
ReplyDeleteThis life. Hmmm sorry. Nollywood mistresses, sorry. RIP.
ReplyDeleteAll that largesse to what end? Seek God above all else.
ReplyDeleteIs this not Enigma baby daddy
ReplyDeleteWhat? Oronto is not that kind of man. Please say what you know and do not make such false comments about the dead!
DeleteOoooooh! Sad. And he's a very young man. May his family+friends be consoled. Its well.
ReplyDeleteMay God console the family
ReplyDeleteRip... death is inevitable, it must come when it must come... nothing on earth is worth going to hell for... it is well sir, rip once again.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord console his family
ReplyDeleteWonder how Genny baby will be feeling right nw.RIP Oronto D.
ReplyDeleteRIP
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