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Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, says Andrew Nok, late commissioner of education, science and technology, was a pillar in his cabinet.

El-Rufai said this when he and members of the state executive council paid a condolence visit to Nok’s family.

Nok, a renowned professor of Biochemistry, died in the early hours of Tuesday.

El-Rufai described Nok as a dedicated compatriot who diligently served Kaduna.

“Nok was a pillar of the cabinet, a man as distinguished in learning as he was a capable administrator, adept at getting things done and dedicated to the progress of the state,” he said.

“Professor Nok was one of the best this country has produced and one of the most committed persons to have served Kaduna state.

“He was steadfast, rigorous and very successful in implementing our project to improve health and education in the state.

“He will be sorely missed.”