By Emeka Mamah

LAGOS – Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has lamented the death of Dr. Alex Ibru, saying it has robbed both the Urhobo nation, the country, the newspaper industry and the business world of a rare gem.

In a statement by his Media Assistant, Ibori said late Ibru was a man of many parts, adding that he would be mainly remembered as a pathfinder who hacked a way through the thick forest of newspaper publishing and showed Nigerians a refreshingly new way of doing things; through his introduction of The Guardian newspaper.

According to the statement, those “who knew Alex Ibru intimately would remember him as a truly gentle soul who always hungered and thirsted for honesty and harmony in his relationships –whether personal or in business.”

Ibori said Ibru’s life was a lesson for present and future generations to imbibe as he sought excellence in everything he attempted.

The former Governor however, prayed God to grant the Ibru family and Delta State the grace to bear this colossal loss.