President Jonathan also extended sincere condolences to Chief Akpata’s widow, Chief (Mrs.) Olabisi Akpata, his children, grandchildren and other relatives.
Akpata died at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence Tuesday after a protracted ailment.
“As they mourn their beloved husband, father and grandfather, the President urges them to take solace in the memory of Chief Akpata’s long, successful and very fulfilled life in the service of his family, community, state and country.
“President Jonathan believes that Nigeria will greatly miss the astute administrator who made notable contributions to national development through his outstanding work in the country’s public and private sectors in various capacities, including Trustee and Executive Secretary of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund.
“He prays that God Almighty will give Chief Akpata’s family, friends, associates and community the fortitude to bear his loss and grant his soul eternal rest,” a statement issued Tuesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said.
