Buhari mourns top presidency director, who served 7 presidents

Justin Onuorah Abuah, Director of Information, State House, has passed on. Born on January 29, 1959, Abuah, died yesterday, Sunday, August 14, in Abuja after a brief illness, aged 57. .

The late Abuah had a long and rich career at the Presidency, where he served seven past Nigerian leaders since 1986 when he joined the State House media office from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

His many colleagues, friends and admirers will fondly remember him as the man behind several presidential statements and speeches; and he demonstrated a rare sense of calmness and candour in service.

A native of Asaba, Oshimili South LGA, Delta State, O.J is survived by his wife, Loretta and three children (Chinedum, Chike and Amaechi). Pres. Buhari has sent a condolence message to the bereaved family.