The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has expressed sadness over the death of the Chairman and Founder of Leadership Newspaper Group, Mr Sam Nda-Isaiah.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Bello 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, Bello prayed that the Almighty will grant his entire family and the Leadership Group the strength to bear the loss.
