Nigeria has lost her 12th Chief of Air Staff and former Minister of Aviation, Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok to the cold hands of death.
The Presidency has described the death as a huge loss to the nation, particularly all those he inspired and mentored in tactical air operations.
“President Muhammadu Buhari condoles with family of former Minister of Aviation, and 12th Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok, describing his death as a huge loss to the nation, particularly all those he inspired and mentored in tactical air operations.
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“The President joins the military in mourning the passing of the highly decorated former officer, who spent more than two decades updating his pilot skills in the UK, US and then Soviet Union, returning to the country to share his experience with colleagues and younger officers.”
(2/4) During his tenure, late Air Mrshl Eduok instituted several laudable policies, projects & programmes that, in no small measure, contributed to elevating @NigAirForce to the enviable heights it has attained today. He also continued to provide invaluable advise in retirement. pic.twitter.com/BmkosxPMXu
— Air Marshal Abubakar (@CAS_AMSadique) January 7, 2021
(4/4) On behalf all officers, airmen, airwomen & civilian staff of @NigAirForce, I commiserate with the Nsikak Eduok family as well as the government & people of Akwa Ibom State over this sad loss. We pray that the Almighty God comforts us all & grants his soul peaceful repose.
— Air Marshal Abubakar (@CAS_AMSadique) January 7, 2021
