Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III and former vice president Ahaji Atiku Abubakar have described the passing of former Super Permanent Secretary and elderstatesman, Alhaji Ahmed Joda
Soun describe Joda’s death as a huge loss to the nation.
Acknowledging his age-long friendship with the deceased, the nonagenerian monarch described the late Joda as a dependable and selfless friend, adding that the late statesmen was a man of honour and integrity.
The first-class traditional ruler, while stressing that the late statesman made invaluable contributions to nation building in various capacities, urged leaders to emulate the patriotic attributes of the deceased.
In a condolence message personally signed by Oba Oyewumi, he said, “I mourn the demise of a dependable friend and former federal Super Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Joda.
” Our relationship dates back to the early sixties.
“He always demonstrated true and committed friendship. He was forthright, disciplined, courageous, urbane and highly detrabilized.
Atiku Abubakar in his condolence message said “We received the news of the death of our pioneer Board of Trustees Chairman of the American University of Nigeria AUN, with deep shock and sadness.
” According to him, Alhaji Ahmed Joda, CFR, was an accomplished elder statesman, journalist of repute and a seasoned administrator par excellence.
