The former Executive Director, Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and renowned Energy finance expert, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare has condoled with the family, government and people of Kogi state, as well as the Nigerian Army on the passing of their illustrious son and former Chief of Army staff, Major General Mohammed Chris Alli (Rtd) who passed in the early hours of Sunday 19 November, 2023 after a brief illness.
In a statement, Dr. Ohiare expressed his sadness at the demise of the General and elder statesman: “I’m deeply saddened by news of the passing of Major General Chris Alli. This is a great loss to not just the Nigerian Army but the people and Government of Kogi state as the late General can justifiably be described as one of the founding fathers of our beloved Confluence state.”
He described the former Chief of Army Staff as a fine and upstanding officer of the Nigerian army who rendered selfless services in the defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria and left an outstanding legacy of professionalism and excellence: “late Major General Chris Alli was a talented and dedicated military officer. He was passionate about his work and as Chief of Army Staff, enhanced the discipline and professionalism among the core of the Nigerian Army at a most challenging epoch for the Nigerian military. He will be sorely missed by all”, the statement read.
He condoled the family of the late Military officer, as well as the Governor of the state, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello CON on the passing of their son and elder statesman: “At this difficult moment, I express my heartfelt condolence to the family of Major General Chris Alli, His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello CON, the Ohimege igu of Koton Karfe and his subjects, as well as the good people of Kogi state on the sad demise of our General and one of our revered founding fathers. May God in His Infinite Mercy forgive the soul of the General and grant his family and all those whose knew him the fortitude to bear the loss” the statement concluded.