The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has condoled with the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on the demise of his father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa who died at the age of 88.
The union described Sir Arthur Okowa as a professional teacher who inculcated sound moral values in his children and pupils.
In a statement signed by the union chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and the secretary, Comrade Patrick Ochei; NUJ Delta prayed God to grant Sir Okowa a peaceful repose.
The statement also conveyed the condolences of the union to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, his siblings, the government and people of Delta State.
Part of the statement read: “We sympathize with you Your Excellency. Even though Papa had enjoyed the mercies of God to have lived up to 88 years of age, still nobody wishes to lose a loved one. On this note, we ask God to grant His Excellency the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“Please take heart and be consoled by the fact that Papa lived a fulfilled life. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace”.
In the same vein, the union commiserated with the Speaker and Members of Delta State House of Assembly over the death of the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Tim Owhefere.
While describing the late Majority Leader as an exemplary lawmaker who distinguished himself, the NUJ prayed for God’s grace on the family, and appealed to them to take solace in the fact that their father, brother and husband lived a fulfilled life.