Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, Minister of State for Budget and National Planning has described the sudden death of the Statistician-General of the Federation Dr. Simon Harry, as shocking and diminishing. INDEPENDENT reports.

In a statement issued by Agba on Wednesday in Abuja said he received with rude shock the news of the sudden death of the Statistician-General of the Federation, which occurred on Wednesday morning in Abuja. Information Guide Nigeria

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In Agba’s words: “The late Dr Simon Harry served the nation with distinction as Statistician-General in the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS)”.

“He discharged the mandate of his office with unparalleled devotion and responsibility, always giving my office timeous reports on the activities of the National Bureau of Statistics as his supervising minister”. jamb results

“I attest to the transformation that took place under his short leadership stint at the NBS.

“His death has diminished the clan of public office holders who are significantly committed to the nation’s development.

“Following his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, Dr Harry had hit the ground running, investing his best in the service for which history will not forget him and posterity will judge him positively”.

“On behalf of the management and staff members of the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, I commiserate with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, his (Dr Harry’s) family members and the management and staff members of the National Bureau of Statistics on this great loss”.

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