Nigerian Former Chief of Air Staff Dies of Kidney Failure
By Onoja Johnson
In a statement signed and issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, as obtained by the Daily Trust on Thursdsy, a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok died in Uyo the capital of Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 after battling an end-stage kidney failure.
According to the report published by the Daily Trust, Eduok was a former Chief of Air Staff and Minister of Aviation, and his death is coming barely two weeks after that of Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd).
The state government through Mr. Ekuwem described Eduok as an elder statesman that would be missed because of his contribution to the development of the state and the nation at large.
“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).
“The information from his doctors indicate that he died of end-stage kidney failure.
“The late elder statesman 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 stated.
It was added that 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.
