Boardroom guru and former Nigeria’s presidential candidate of the All Nigeria’s People’s Party of Nigeria (ANPP), Chief Gamaliel Onosode, died at 8:15 a.m Tuesday, September 29 as announced by his son, Ese Onosode, in a statement.
A leading player in Nigeria’s corporate environment, Onosode’s giant strides in the private and public sectors are well documented.
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Onosode as a colossus in Nigeria’s private sector, who also excelled in public service on various occasions.
Also reacting to the death of Onosode, the Peoples Democratic Party said Onosode was a great Nigerian and a highly respected statesman who contributed in no small way to Nigeria’s political development.
Former Ogun state governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, said: ”Pa Onosode recorded landmark achievements in bringing sanity and disciplined approach to public finance”.
Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode said: “He will be remembered for the dexterity he brought to bear when he served as chairman and board member of several multinational companies”.
Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, described Onosode as a true symbol of integrity, an outstanding patriot and an icon of the best of Nigeria’s national values.
Other prominent Nigerians who reacted to Onosode’s death are former minister of education; Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, former minister of state for defence; Musiliu Obanikoro, media guru; Dele Momodu, PR expert; Chude Jideonwo, brand expert; Leke Alder and social media expert; Japheth Omojuwa.
Read their reactions below:
I imagine Uncle Gamaliel Onosode still asking God to DEFINITELY make Nigeria great even as he took his last breath. #God‘sServant #Apostle.
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) September 29, 2015
Wow, one of our greatest icons has passed on; Mr Gamaliel Offoritsenere Onosode died this morning in Lagos. Rest in Peace Baba…
— Dele Momodu (@DeleMomodu) September 29, 2015
In Gamaliel Onosode we saw the full manifestation of an impeccable character! May his gentle soul rest in peace. #MO — Musiliu Obanikoro (@MObanikoro) September 29, 2015
And a legend and perfect gentleman died. RIP Gamaliel Onosode. — Leke Alder (@LekeAlder) September 29, 2015
Rest In Peace Mr. Gamaliel Onosode. In the midst of all that stood, he stood taller than them all. He was a great Nigerian!
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) September 29, 2015
You think of simple, contented life that Gamaliel Onosode lived. One that achieved greatness without greed, made a mark without destroying
— Chude Jideonwo (@Chude) September 30, 2015
Then late Onosode chaired private multinational companies like Dunlop Nigeria Plc (1984–2007), Cadbury Nigeria Plc (1977–93) and Zain Nigeria Limited.
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