Senator Pugh Honors the Life and Legacy of Governor George Nigh

OKLAHOMA CITY - Senator Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, today issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor George Nigh, reflecting on his impactful leadership as both a statesman and president of the University of Central Oklahoma, located in Edmond.

"Governor George Nigh embodied what it means to be a public servant,” Senator Pugh said. “His life was marked by tireless dedication to the people of Oklahoma. From his early days in the Legislature to his time as our state’s governor, he personifies what it means to be a statesman. 

“For those of us in Edmond, his legacy is perhaps felt most strongly through his leadership at the University of Central Oklahoma. As president of UCO, Governor Nigh helped shape the university into a cornerstone institution in our state. He elevated the university’s mission, strengthened its reputation and inspired generations of students to believe in the power of a higher education and community. He loved this state deeply and never stopped investing in its future. His impact on higher education and public service will live on through the countless lives he touched.

“My thoughts are with his family, his many friends and all Oklahomans who are mourning the loss of this truly remarkable man. May we all strive to serve with the humility, integrity and vision that Governor Nigh exemplified."

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