PMB mourns prominent UK-based Nigerian, Dapo Williams

President Buhari in a handshake with Dr. Dapo Williams before his demise

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora over the sad loss of Dr (Otunba) Dapo Williams, a prominent member of Nigerian UK Diaspora.

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) in a statement on Sunday said the president was saddened when he received the ugly news of his demise.

Sympathizing with the family and friends of the deceased, the President recalls his meeting with Dr Williams in January, this year, during a town hall meeting with Nigerian professionals in the United Kingdom.

“He was passionate about our country, deeply committed to a Nigeria that attains her position in the comity of Nations. It’s sad to lose such a hopeful, ebullient soul so soon,” President Buhari says.

Dr Williams was leader and pioneer of Nigerian Think Tank Group (NTTG), and staunch member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Buhari Campaign Organization, in the UK.

Williams until his death was a successful Real Estate professional, community leader and also a member, Institute of Directors, London and Kent.

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