President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday commiserated with the leadership and members of ASUU on the tragic death of its former President, Dr Festus Iyayi.
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This is disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati.
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The president extended his sincere condolences to the family, friends and associates of the former ASUU president.
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Abati said that the president joined ASUU and the families in mourning the renowned academic and award-winning writer.
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He recalled that Iyayi rose to national prominence in the 1980s with his courageous leadership of ASUU and struggle for a better working environment for teachers and academics in the nation's university system.
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Abati said the president "is particularly dismayed by the fact that Iyayi has sadly lost his life while going to contribute to efforts to finally resolve the current ASUU strike.''
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He said that the president prayed that God will comfort all who mourn Iyayi and grant his soul eternal rest.
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Iyayi died in a motor accident in Lokoja on Tuesday. (NAN)