Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has commiserated with Vanguard”s Assistant Politics Editor [reporting the Senate], Mr Henry Umoru on the passing of his wife, Bridget and mother, Madam Celestina Aboda.
In a letter of condolence sent to Mr Umoru, the Senate President said he was pained by the two tragic but unrelated events that happened about 24 hours apart.
Read the letter, entitled: “CONDOLENCE MESSAGE”, as reproduced hereunder in extenso:
“I have been made aware of the unfortunate tragedy that recently befell your family upon the death of your lovely wife, Mrs. Bridget Umoru on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and of your mother, Mrs. Celestina Ogbakhena Aboda, the day before, September 26, 2023.
“I am particularly pained that these two tragic events, which I am told were not connected, happened at a time when you are still in the prime of your life and bestriding your profession with much grandeur and grace.
“Remarkably, the two women who were about the most important female contributors to the Henry Umoru persona left this world at about the same time.
“The virtues of your late wife, Bridget were evident in the support she gave you in your journalistic career, which paved the way for your rise to your present position as Assistant Political Editor, Vanguard. Even more, she was a steady presence and the gentle prod that paved the way for the national recognition that you have earned through your political reportage and social engineering.
“Your mum was no less supportive of you both in prayers and counsel and I dare say that you will for life miss the maternal instincts she regularly bestowed on you and your dear daughter, Emmanuella.
“My dear Henry, it has happened and your mother and wife have gone the way of all flesh and we can only remember them by the virtues they imprinted on you and the world at large.
“As you mourn, I can only join your numerous friends and well-wishers to encourage your heart and pray for God’s grace to envelope you and protect you and our dear Emmanuella in the days and years ahead.
“Please accept my condolences on the irreparable losses.”
Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON
President of the Senate
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