Former President of the Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim, has announced the death of the former Director General of the now-defunct National Maritime Authority (NMA), Mr Ferdinand Agu.
He died from a suspected cardiac arrest shortly after attending a traditional wedding in Abuja on Friday.
While announcing his death, Anyim described it as surreal, akin to a “malaria-induced dream.”
“It was like a malaria induced dream. An early morning call came in to break the news. Obviously, I did not believe it. So I sought the phone number of the doctor at the clinic he was taken to, and he confirmed it. But I responded, “It may not be our own Ferdinand.”
” I jumped out of bed to the clinic to behold my most dependable ally, lying lifeless. The most traumatic moment was to watch the ambulance move to the morgue.
” Mr. Fredinand Agu is the most intelligent man I have met in the whole stretch of my public service. He is most dependable and available at any point of need. Ferdinand, you think for me, you write for me and you advise me. What would happen to that body of knowledge, brilliance, and candour. What is life all about? You were not sick for one day. What is the meaning of cardiac arrest? What is the problem? Why now when the nation needs you most?
“God, please change your mind and send him back, for he has many set goals yet to accomplish and so much more to offer humanity.
” God, have mercy, ”
