Rivers State Governor,
Mr. Chibuike Amaechi, has commiserated with First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan,
over the death of her foster mother, Mrs. Charity Oba.
Amaechi, who just
returned to the country from the United Kingdom where he was when Oba died in a
road crash last Monday while travelling to Bayelsa State, said he received the
news of Obah’s death with shock and sadness.
The governor, in a
statement, however urged the family to bear the loss with hope as Christians.
The statement, he
personally signed, read: “It is with utmost shock and sadness that we have
received the news of the death of your dear mother, confident and cherished
companion, Madam Charity Iwari Oba.
“No doubt the demise
of a loved one leaves us feeling hollow and alone. Yet in the midst of our
pain, we must not forget that we are Christians and therefore should not mourn
like those without hope.
“It is our firm belief
that our beloved Sisi has gone to a better place. Her charity and faith remain
a hallmark not just in Oba-ama and Okrika but everywhere she lived.
“Her ever open arms
and warm hospitality cannot be forgotten and remain as always a beacon of hope
and candle light that all who love her can cling unto.
“On behalf of my wife,
Judith, the government and people of Rivers State, I want to assure you of our
prayers and steadfast support at this very trying time, as we trust our
ever faithful God to grant you and the family the fortitude to bear this
irreparable loss."
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