Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commiserated with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers in the state over the demise of the State’sy Chairman of the Union, Comrade Rodney Nathan on Tuesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital where he was receiving treatment.
The governor has also commiserated with the family and associates of the deceased and described him as a successful administrator and educationist who got to the top of his career by dint of hard work.
A statement signed by the Chief press secretary to the Governor, Humashi Wonisikou and made available to Journalists indicated that the deceased was an epitome of hard work and responsible leadership. “Rodney Nathan would be remembered for his exemplary lifestyle. He was a man who demonstrated great commitment to the service of the Union and the new thinking of our administration towards the growth and development of the Education sector as reflected in the various leadership roles he played in the promotion of Cordial working relationship and revamping of Education in Adamawa State,” the governor said.
The Governor described the late NUT Chairman as a decent and diligent unionist, emphasizing that his death was a major loss not only to his family, the Bwatiye race, the Teachers Union in the North, but also the entire State adding that “we shall miss his frankness and wise counsel. He was consistent, principled and decent. Our prayer is that God will grant him eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Late Nathan, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers who died after a brief illness was also the regional leader of the 19 Northern States and Vice Chairman of the State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress before his death.
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