The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its most dedicated workers, Mr. Yusuf Muniru. The 52 years old Muniru, who was fondly called Pastor by friends and colleagues, suddenly died at his home as he was preparing to leave for work at the Council’s headquarters in Lagos on Monday morning, May 4, 2020.

“A valued and conscientious staff of the Council, Yusuf, who has been buried, will be sorely missed by his wife Mary Oladunjoye and five children as well as his colleagues in the Nigerian Shippers’ Council,” an obituary announcement signed by NSC Head, Public Relations, Rakiya Zubairu, said.

Tributes have since been pouring in for the deceased exemplary worker.

NSC Executive Secretary/CEO Hassan Bello told mournful staff later on Monday: “We have just returned from paying a condolence visit to the family of our late colleague Munir Yusuf at his home in Igando.

“On your behalf, we commiserated with his wife and his first son Matthew who is just 21.

“As you will all attest, Yusuf was a diligent and ever cheerful colleague who was dedicated to his work. Even though he had a history of hypertension and diabetes he was being managed by the Council’s clinic.

“He was looking forward to conveying returning staff to work this morning as he had just taken delivery of a new bus. He suddenly took ill in the early hours of today and slumped. It’s a sad loss.

“The Council has made arrangements to support and to counsel the family through this difficult time.

“May his soul rest in peace.”

On is part, NSC Assistant Director, General Services, Alh. M. Adamu Malgwi, said: “Yusuf, popularly known as pastor, was a very hardworking and dedicated driver. Amongst other duties, he conveyed staff on the Iyana-Ipaja route for more than ten years.

“He was allocated a new bus just last Friday and I even had cause to verbally commend him as I was handing over the keys.

“It is really sad.”