By Chibuike Nwabuko
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Chairman, Board of Trustee, American University of Nigeria, Senator Ben Obi has extolled the virtues of late Ahmed Joda, saying his patriotic posture in the service of his father land is not only legendary but a virtue all public service holders should emulate.
Sundiata Post recalls that late Ahmed Joda was the pioneer Board of Trustees Chairman of the American University of Nigeria (AUN).
Ben Obi, on a statement he personally signed and made available to Sundiata Post, the BOT members received the news of the death of the pioneer Board of Trustees Chairman of the American University of Nigeria AUN, with deep shock and sadness.
According to the statement, “Alhaji Ahmed Joda, CFR, was an accomplished elder statesman, journalist of repute and a seasoned administrator par excellence.
“His track record in public service remains unparalleled. His patriotic posture in the service of his father land is not only legendary but a virtue all public service holders should emulate.
“As our foundational Board of Trustees Chairman, he set the stage for the transformations and successes recorded at the American University of Nigeria.
“We have lost one of the finest statesmen of our time, a complete administrator and a role model to those of us who admire decency and decorum in public service.
He therefore prayed God almighty to grant his soul eternal rest, and give his immediate family the needed fortitude to bear his regrettable demise.
Ben Obi also extend his deepest sympathy to the government of Adamawa State, his friends and well wishes, and also prayed God to grant them the required grace to bear such a huge loss.