Dr. Dennis Otuaro, Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), is feeling sorrowful over the passing away of Major General Godwin Abbe at the age of 75, after a brief illness in Abuja
Abbe’s demise remains shocking and a great loss to the nation, the military institution and indeed Edo State, Otuaro said via a press statement issued by his media aide, Mr. Igoniko Oduma.
He asserted that Abbe was a courageous, brave, hard working military officer who served Nigeria meritoriously with a deep sense of patriotism.
Otuaro said the former military governor of Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, and Minister of Defence and Interior, laid a solid foundation for the PAP as its pioneer chairman from 2009 to 2010.
The PAP helmsman pointed out that Abbe’s incredible legacies at the programme had remained indelible till today.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the military establishment, the Abbe’s family, community and the government and good people of his state, Edo.
In his words: “I received with deep sorrow and shock the news of the passing of Maj-Gen Godwin Abbe after a brief illness in Abuja on Saturday.
“His departure is a huge loss to the nation, the military institution, and Edo State. He was a brave, courageous and committed military officer who distinguished himself meritoriously in service to his fatherland.
“As the first chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (2009-2010), Maj-Gen Godwin Abbe laid a solid foundation upon which the programme has made tremendous progress since its inception.
“I commiserate with the military institution, his family, community, the government and good people of Edo State on the sad incident.
“I pray to God for the eternal repose of his soul and to grant his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear this loss.”
