President Jonathan commiserates with Soyinka on daughter's death

President Jonathan

  President Goodluck Jonathan has joined many Nigerians in mourning with Noble Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, over the sudden and painful death of his daughter, Iyetade, who died at 48. 
A condolence message signed by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Dr. Reuben Abati, reads.

"On behalf of himself and the Federal Government, President Goodluck Jonathan extends sincere condolences to Prof. Wole Soyinka and other members of the Soyinka family on the death of the Nobel laureate’s daughter, Iyetade  at the age of 48."

Abati said Mr. President noted that Iyetade’s untimely death at such a young age must be quite painful for Prof. Soyinka and his family. "President Jonathan prayed that God Almighty will comfort Prof. Soyinka and all others who mourn his late daughter."

He urged them to take solace in the belief that Iyetade has gone away from all earthly troubles to rest for eternity in God’s bosom.