Governor Nyesom Wike describes Captain Elechi Amadi's death as a loss to the country

 

Acclaimed Nigerian author who wrote “The Concubine” Captain Elechi Amadi died yesterday at the age of 82. Rivers State Governor says his passage is a loss to Nigeria.

Nyesom Ezenwo Wike the Rivers State Governor, has expressed sadness over the death of Nigeria’s Literary Icon, Captain Elechi Amadi, describing his passage as a loss to the country.

In a condolence message to the family, people of Rivers State and the entire country, Governor Wike said that Captain Amadi’s contributions to the development of the nation are legendary.

He said that his literary works promoted Rivers State, the Niger Delta and the country, hence he will be celebrated by Rivers State and all lovers of literature across the country.

Governor Wike said that Captain Elechi Amadi was a consummate patriot, a great literary icon, a soldier’s soldier and development enthusiast.

He prayed God to grant his immediate family the strength to bear the irreparable loss, pointing out that his achievements in different areas of national life will always be remembered.

Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor,
Electronic Media.
29th June, 2016.