NDDC Top Shots Sympathize With A’Ibom Gov Over Wife’s Death
Edith CHUKU
The Management of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, has paid a condolence visit to the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, at his home town in Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
A statement by the Commission’s Director, Corporate Affairs, Mr Seledi Thompson-Wakama, revealed that the visit was to commiserate with the governor and his family over the death of his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno.
Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku who represented the Chairman of the Commission’s Governing Board, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, was accompanied by the Executive Director, Projects, Sir Victor Antai; the member representing Akwa Ibom State on the NDDC Board, Pastor Abasiandikan Nkono and other Commission’s Directors.
While expressing their sympathy, Ogbuku noted that, “we are here to tell you we are with you in this moment of grief. The news of your wife’s passing came as a shock to us, and we decided to come today to show our support and solidarity.
“This visit is a demonstration of the NDDC’s commitment to standing with the people of the Niger Delta in times of joy and sorrow. The Commission remains dedicated to its mandate of promoting sustainable development and improving the quality of life for the people of the Niger Delta region.”
The NDDC boss extended the good wishes of Ebie, who he said could not attend in person.
He described the death of the governor’s wife as a collective loss for the community, village, and the entire Niger Delta region.
On his part, the governor commended the NDDC for remembering him and his family as they mourned the loss of their wife and mother, adding that “it makes a strong and significant statement to me.
“I thank you for considering it necessary to visit. It shows how you value and hold us in high esteem. I and the state’s people really appreciate and thank you for coming.”
Eno also reiterated his commitment to partnering with the NDDC on projects and infrastructure that would benefit the people of the state.
He thanked the management team and promised that the next visit would be joyous rather than condolence.
