By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja.
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Chief Edward Onoja on Thursday visited Olamaboro and Ankpa Local Government Areas where he attended the burial ceremony of the Late Hon. David Audu Adegbe and paid condolence visit to the family of Hon. Ayuba Nana, on the occasion of the 8-Day prayer of his late Father.
Chief Edward Onoja who expressed grief over the lost of the prominent persons, emphasized on the need to live an exemplary lifestyle worthy of emulation, when alive. He described the late David Audu Adegbe as someone whose loss will be felt for many years to come and therefore encouraged all members of the family and well-wishers to learn from the deceased.
He prayed to God to grand the family solace and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss
Audu was a one time Executive Chairman of Olamaboro LGA who died at the age of 70 years.
Whilst in Ankpa, Onoja expressed sadness at the death of Hon. Ayuba Nana’s Father, but professed his comfort at the unshakeable legacy which he left behind.
He charged the youths to emulate the lives of those who have lived well in order to learn how their contributions helped to build a nation.
At his home town in Ogugu, he also paid condolence visit to the family of Mr. Paul Ajaba who lost his wife, Mrs Rebecca Paul.
