Northern Govs, Oyetola Mourn Nda-Isaiah

The Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed shock over the death of founder and Chairman of Leadership Newspapers, Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah.
This is contained in a condolence message by the chairman of the forum and Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong, yesterday in Jos.
Lalong, in the message issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, described the death as “shocking and devastating.”
He said the death of Nda-Isaiah is a  sad development, not only to the northern region but the nation at large.
“This is a very sad development for the country as we have lost one of the most vibrant and courageous media entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
“Sam was a visionary man who believed in the unity, peace and progress of Nigeria.
“He did so through his writings and contributions which reflected his passion for a strong democratic culture,” he said.
“He will be greatly missed for his patriotism, selflessness and courage in the service to Nigeria.
“He will also be remembered for his great legacies of hard work and mentorship which has inspired many youths to dream big and realise their ambitions in life,”Lalong added.
The governor prayed God to grant his soul  eternal rest and comfort his family, friends and associates.
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has also expressed sadness over the death of the Chairman and Publisher of Leadership Newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, who died Friday night at the age of 58.
Oyetola said this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Saturday in Osogbo.
The governor joined family members, the Leadership family, friends, and the media industry in the country to mourn the celebrated newspaperman, publisher, politician, pharmacist and serial entrepreneur.
He hailed the late publisher’s contributions to the growth of journalism in the country, saying that his death had created a big vacuum in the media industry.
He, however, said the only way to immortalise the deceased was to ensure that the newspaper and other media outfits, he founded, continued to flourish in line with his vision.
The governor prayed to God Almighty to grant his soul eternal rest and give his family and loved ones the strength to bear his demise.