Late Aguma was a rare gem says Governor Tambuwal

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L-R: Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal and Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike  during a condolence visit on Governor Wike at the Government House Port Harcourt on Sunday.

(Nigeria) The Sokoto State governor, Alhaji Aminu  Tambuwal has described the late Attorney-General of Rivers State, Mr Emmanuel Aguma, SAN,  as a rare gem and excellent lawyer.
Speaking during a condolence visit on Governor  Wike at the Government House Port Harcourt, yesterday, Governor Tambuwal noted that late Aguma was a good family man who left worthy legacies.
He said: "He was a good lawyer. A good family man.  Our consolation is that he has left great legacies and a good family.  We have indeed lost a rare gem.  May his soul rest in perfect peace," adding that there is time for everything.
Pointing out that as believers everyone will return to God at the appointed time, adding "We have to thank God  for what he has done in Chief Aguma's life. He had lived a good life. He was a very vibrant, very intelligent legal luminary who not only served Rivers State, but the Federation."
Responding, Governor Wike expressed appreciation to the  Government and people of Sokoto for the condolences.
Wike described late Emmanuel Aguma as a committed public officer who served the state  with dedication and loyalty.
He said: "He worked with passion and loyalty.  He was a man that you can showed commitment to his work. We  never knew this was how long he would stay. Our happiness is that he left worthy legacies."
The Late Attorney-General of Rivers State will be buried between September 14 and 15, 2018.

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