Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has expressed sadness over the death of the Chairman and Founder of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah.In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye on Sunday, the Minister described the late publisher and politician as an epitome of hard-work and patriotism, a bridge builder and a firm believer in the unity of Nigeria.
In the words of Malam Bello, “Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah, was an epitome of hard work, a firm believer in the unity of Nigeria and a great patriot. Although a pharmacist by training, through hard work and commitment to excellence, he founded the Leadership Group which has in its stable one of Nigeria’s foremost and most influential newspapers.”
The Minister also noted that as a resident of Abuja, whose business concerns were located in the nation’s capital, the late Sam Nda-Isaiah contributed immensely to the development of the FCT.
While praying for the repose of his soul, Malam Bello also prayed that the Almighty will grant his entire family and the Leadership Group the strength to bear the loss.The Pharmacist-turned newspaper publisher, passed on in Abuja in the late hours of Friday, of complications arising from COVID-19.
The 58 years old Nda-Isaiah was a successful businessman and politician, who aspired for the presidential ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the build-up to the 2015 general elections in Nigeria.
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