JMK, a dependable father, role model par excellence —Hon. Adesegun Adekoya

Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta

The Deputy Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adesegun Adekoya Abdel-Majid has described the Late Sen Jubril Martins Kuye, Nigeria’s erstwhile Minister of State for Finance as a dependable father, iconic leader and role model par excellence who dedicated his life towards building this generation.

Hon. Adesegun Adekoya fondly called ‘Attacker’ representing Ijebu North/Ijebu East/Ogun Waterside federal constituency said that the passage of Asiwaju Jubril Martins Kuye on Sunday has left a huge void in the political firmament of the country.

In a statement signed by the federal lawmaker, he said the people are however consoled that just as the late political icon used to say that there is no success without successors, the former Minister of Commerce and Industries during President Goodluck Jonathan’s era has a lot of successors in every area of life.

Adekoya said, “Chief Martins Kuye is a foremost humanist, an astute public administrator, an iconic politician, political leader, a successful entrepreneur, a traditional leader and a builder per excellence.

“He gave his all in the field of politics. He was a founding father of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party. He was at one time or another a member of the defunct Social Democratic Party, SDP and the UNCP. As a Senator in the third Republic, he distinguished himself exceedingly.

“As a Federal Minister, he was the man Allah used to take me to Abuja when I served as his Personal Assistant. His mastery of his official responsibilities and delivery of his services cannot be underestimated.

“He was an outstanding Economist having attended the Harvard University Business School in 1983. His learning experiences were felt in the way he conducted his official duties as a two-time Federal Minister; a feat yet to be matched by any one from our Senatorial  district, Ogun East.

“We shall continue to  console ourselves with  the fact that you have lived a fulfilled life as many of us, your mentees, are doing well in public service, their chosen careers and other positions we occupy today. We shall miss your calm disposition, astuteness, candor, brilliant and intelligent contributions to issues.

“We join thousands of Nigerians to wish you easy, unhindered and seamless passage to heaven while we wish the Jubril Martins Kuye Dynasty the fortitude to bear the loss”.