GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE
PRESS RELEASE
Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok (Rtd) is Dead
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). He died yesterday, 6th January, 2021 in Uyo.
The information from his doctors indicate that he died of end-stage kidney failure.
The late elderstateman 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
Signed:
Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem
Secretary to the State Government
07012021
Great men of reputable character have the state and nation lost again in this difficult moments in which our great nation had been going through…A gallant and a remarkable and outspoken four star general…we have lost a gem..barely two weeks before now we also lost the first indigenous military administrator o Akwa Ibom statef the Air commodore Idongesit Nkanga… there contributions to the development of nation was Ihuge… May their gentle rest in peace…