President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of former Minister of Science and Technology, Maj. Gen. Sam Momah.

The President said the former administrator, engineer and officer, who distinguished himself in academics, and greatly improved the intellectual capacity of the military, lived a memorable life, serving the country and humanity with all his God given gifts.

President Buhari in a statement issued by His Special Adviser In Media and Publicity Femi Adeshina urged family members, friends and associates to find solace in the huge investments of Maj. Gen. Momah in people and institutions, which include the strategic roles he played in enhancing Nigeria’s educational system as Director of National War College, member of the Governing Council of University of Jos, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and Fellow, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana.

As a former Chief Administrator and Adjutant General of the Nigerian Army, the President noted that Maj. Gen. Momah served the army meritoriously, attracting many honours.

President Buhari prays for the repose of his soul.

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President Buhari mourns Maj. Gen Sam Momah