Lawan mourns Ex-Senate President

The President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, has condoled with the family of former Senate President, Joseph Wayas, who died on Dec. 2. Lawan in a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Thursday, described the death of Wayas as a great loss for Nigeria. He commiserated with the family of Wayas, Government and People of Cross River, friends and political associates of the late elder statesman.

Lawan said Sen. Joseph Wayas was a great lawmaker and political leader who served his country and people with dedication and integrity. As the President of the Senate in the Second Republic, Sen. Wayas led the upper chamber with competence and passion, he was a great symbol of his political era. Sen. Wayas continued to contribute to nation-building, democracy and socio-economic development of Nigeria even after he left public office in 1983.

Lawan said he played a significant role as Deputy Chairman of the 1994-95 National Constitutional Conference and took part in many other national assignments. Nigeria will sorely miss his wealth of experience. He prayed to God to grant the late Wayas' gentle soul a sweet repose and to his loved ones, the fortitude to bear his loss.