Edith CHUKU
The Bayelsa State governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described the demise of the retired Navy Captain, Walter Feghabo, as a great loss to the state, the people of Nembe, Ijaw nation and Nigeria at large.
Diri stated this in a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, on Tuesday, where he on behalf of the people of the state expressed grief over the deceased who he called an illustrious son.
The governor described Feghabo who died on Sunday at the age of 67, as a disciplined officer and a great patriot, noting that he left at a time his services were still required by the state and the country.
Feghabo, who would have been 68 on December 10 this year, was a head chief in Nembe Kingdom and bore the title “Amain,”.
He was also the pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State when it was created in 1996 alongside Bayelsa State.
The late naval officer was re-assigned to Delta State in 1998 till the country’s return to democratic rule in May 1999.
The Bayelsa helmsman said Feghabo, as a military officer, had indelible marks in public serve and left very exemplary footprints wherever he served.
The governor further extended the condolences of the state to the Feghabo family and the Nembe kingdom, and urged them to take solace and be comforted by his distinguished military career and unblemished national service.
He also prayed the Almighty to strengthen the family and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
