Gov Bello mourns as Makoju, former Dangote Cement MD, dies

Former Managing Director of Dangote Cement Joseph Makoju, is dead. He was 73.

Makoju who served as an adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo died at a private hospital in Abuja on Monday.
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has condoled with the late Makoju’s family.
Bello’s condolence message is contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Muhammed Onogwu .
He said Makoju was a revered administrator who had left indelible footprints in Nigeria’s political and economic environment.
“Makoju, although fulfilled in age, would be dearly missed as an elderstatesman whose role in giving noteworthy counsel to leadership could never be undermined having served as a special adviser to three presidents of Nigeria,” he said.
Bello said that the Okene-born astute technocrat had a remarkable track records in the private sector, which were also worthy of accolades, adding that he brought great honour to his home country.
The governor commiserated with the family, friends, and associates of the elder statesman.
He prayed to God to grant his loved ones including relations and friends the fortitude to bear the loss.