Cross River State governor, Professor Ben Ayade has described the death of Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa, the father of his Delta state counterpart, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, as a sad loss that has created a vacuum that will be difficult to fill.
Ayade in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, condoled with governor Okowa and the government and people of Delta over Arthur’s death.
He said Arthur Okowa was a devout Christian, a proud father whose forthrightness and integrity during his life time paid off with his children becoming respectable members of the society.
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Ayade said, the government and people of Cross River are with Governor Okowa at this moment of grief.
“Losing a loved one could be emotionally excruciating especially when the deceased is a huge asset and repository of knowledge such as Sir Arthur Okowa.
“On behalf of the government and people of Cross River, I condole with His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Ekwueme Okowa over this irreparable loss.
“While praying for the peaceful repose of Sir Okowa’s soul, let me assure His Excellency that we have him, his family, the government and people of Delta state in our thoughts and prayers. the statement added”
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
