Senator Nicholas Ugbane condoled with the late Professor Seidu Mohammed Onailo family.
Part of the statement read:
As human, no one is perfect in all things but you did not only make the waves through your invaluable contributions as a distinguished scientist but you brought to natural history of scientific research in the field of space science and technology, a dedicated collection of facts that has made you a man of great erudition whose glorious achievements will continue to loom large in the history of space science and technology in Nigeria and Africa.
You were truly an outstanding personality and it is hard to know where to begin to x-ray your achievements and talents, Senator Nicholas Yahaya Ugbane laments the demised of Igala icon, Prof Seidu Mohammed.
OBSERVERSTIMES recall that the former Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA), Prof. Seidu Onailo Mohammed, died in the early hours of Monday at a private hospital in Abuja. It is not clear what led to his death, but sources said he was still hale and hearty as of Saturday when he was said to have attended an event in Abuja.
Sen. Ugbane in a statement her personally signed states that the sudden death of our great boss and the second substantive director-general of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Prof. Seidu Onailo Mohammed, is not only painful but a sad commentary in the community of space practitioners in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. While it is very difficult to say goodbye to this great son of Igala Kingdom following his sudden departure, the fact remains that we are pleased and comforted by his glorious achievement and service to humanity during his lifetime.
Senator Nicholas Yahaya Ugbane commiserated with the family, friends, and associates of the elder statesman while he prayed for God to grant those greatly hurt by his demise the fortitude to bear the loss.