A member, representing Nnewi North in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Nonso Okafor has condoled with the family of late Maj.-Gen Sam Momah of Umudim, Nnewi on the demise of the former Science and Technology Minister.Mr Okafor described the death of Gen. Momah as a huge loss, not only to Nnewi constituency, but also to the different political and professional establishments to which the late General served in Nigeria.
He served as Chief Administrator and Adjutant General of the Nigerian Army, Director of National War College and Minister of Science and Technology.He also served as Member of the Governing Council of the University of Jos, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana.Maj.- Gen. Momah died at the time when his counsel, experience and contribution were more needed in the development of Nnewi, Anambra and Nigeria,’’ the lawmaker said.As a man who dedicated his time to the service of humanity, his death leaves a great vacuum in our hearts and minds, which will be difficult to fill, as he was a quintessential man.”Mr Okafor prayed to God to grant his family and Ndi Nnewi the courage and fortitude to bear the loss.
