Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Professor Tam David-West is dead.
He died at the age of 83.
In a statement by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, President Muhammadu Buhari is quoted as describing David-West as someone who was in a class of his own.
He said the deceased had an indomitable spirit and stood resolutely by whatever he believed in.
Describing him as an ally and friend, Buhari said David-West was forthright.
He commiserated with David-West family, the people of Buguma, Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State, the academia, and all those who loved him.
“President Buhari prays that God will rest the soul of the committed nationalist, urging all those who believe in the ideals he espoused to approximate same, for the betterment of Nigeria, and humanity,” the statement reads in part.
Tam David-West served under the military governments led by Buhari and Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida at different times.
David-West was a strong voice on national issues.
