For Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim has described the death of Dr. Joseph Wayas, a former Senate President as a huge loss not only to his immediate family and Cross River State but indeed to Nigeria as a whole.
Anyim in a statement described Dr. Wayas as an outstanding leader, who served Nigerians in the high office of President of the Senate at a very young age, and remained a committed statesman, patriot and bridge builder until his death.
He said: Dr. Joseph Wayas was a charismatic and strong moderating influence in the 2 nd Republic. Despite his youthful age, Senator Wayas led, with distinction and decorum, a senate that had very influential personalities and foremost professionals from the 1st Republic and the period of the military interregnum. His maturity, candour and panache gave the Senate of the 2nd Republic character and sense of direction. Nigeria will sorely miss his wise counsel and deep perspectives on issue of national importance.
“I pray that the Almighty God will grant his soul eternal rest in His bosom. May the Lord comfort, uphold and protect his family and grant them the strength and courage to bear this huge loss.”