Former Senate President and National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of retired General Abdullahi Mohammed.
The late General, who served as Chief of Staff to former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007, died on Wednesday after a brief illness.
In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, Senator Mark eulogized the deceased as a seasoned military officer, astute administrator, and exemplary public servant.
He highlighted General Mohammed’s pivotal role in the early years of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, stating he was instrumental in coordinating government policies and helping to consolidate the nation’s democratic governance.
Mark also recalled the General’s distinguished career in the Nigerian Armed Forces and national security architecture, noting he was widely respected for his discipline, professionalism, and commitment to national unity.
“He was a patriot who gave his all in service to the nation and helped to lay the foundations for Nigeria’s democratic renewal at a critical period in our history,” Mark stated.
Senator Mark extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late General, former President Obasanjo, the Nigerian Armed Forces, and the people of Kwara State.
He concluded with a prayer for God to grant General Mohammed’s soul eternal rest and comfort his loved ones.
Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.
Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.
He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.
Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).
He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.
He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.
Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.
