The Minister of state for Budget and National Planning MBNP , Prince Clem Agba has described as a rude shock the news of the sudden death of the Statistician-General (SG) of the Federation, Dr Simon Harry, which occurred on Wednesday morning in Abuja.
A press release signed by the Minister explained that the late Dr Simon Harry served the nation with distinction as SG in the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS.
Prince Agba said the late Statistician General “discharged the mandate of his office with unparalleled devotion and responsibility, always giving my office timely reports on the activities of the National Bureau of Statistics as his supervising minister”
The Minister attested to the transformation that took place under Harrys short leadership stint at the NBS.
He said Harry’s death has diminished the clan of public office holders who are significantly committed to the nation’s development.
Following his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, “Dr Harry had hit the ground running, investing his best in the service for which history will not forget him and posterity will judge him positively“. Prince Agba said.
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