Akwa Ibom Government Announces Death Of Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok

The Akwa Ibom Government has announced the death of Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok (rtd).

The dearth of the Eduok was announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, and made available to journalists on Thursday in Uyo.

Ekuwem said that Eduok died on Jan. 6, 2021 in Uyo, due to end-stage kidney failure.

Eduok was a former Chief of Air Staff and Minister of Aviation. His death is coming barely two weeks after the demise of Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd), who until his death was the National Chairman, Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF),

Ekuwem described Eduok as an elder statesman that would be missed specifically because he contributed to the development of the state and nation.

“The Government of Akwa Ibom State hereby formally announces the death of a former Chief of Air Staff and former Minister of Aviation, Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok(Rtd). He died yesterday, Jan. 6, 2021 in Uyo.

“The information from his doctors indicates that he died of end-stage kidney failure. The late elderstatesman was a very respected Nigerian and Akwa Ibomite who contributed greatly to the development of our country and state.

“His Excellency the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, is greatly grieved by the news of his death and extends his condolences to the bereaved family.May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen,” he said.

Eduok, who was said to be 73 years old at death was the 12th Chief of Army Staff and retired from the Nigerian Military in 1999.