The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph.D, has expressed deep sadness over the passing of renowned community leader, Chief Ifeanyi Obi, describing his death as a monumental loss.
Sir Onyeme paid his last respects during the burial ceremony of the late Chief Obi, who held the traditional title of Ogbuiji of Onicha-Ukwuani and previously served as the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Delta State Council.
Chief Obi, who had the sobriquet Omezulu, passed on at the age of 74 and was buried at his country home, Ugiliamai, on Friday.
Paying tribute to the deceased, the Deputy Governor commended Chief Obi’s dedicated service and contributions to community development and peaceful transport union management across Delta State.
The Deputy Governor was accompanied to the ceremony by a high-powered delegation of top government functionaries, including Chief Obi Nzete, Chairman of Ndokwa West Local Government Council; Sir Christopher Osakwe, Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House; Engr. Dan Ossai, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta North, Hon Chika Ossai; Chief Charlson Eze Amudo, Barr. Sam Chukwuji, among others.
Sir Onyeme offered prayers for the repose of the soul of the departed leader and extended his heartfelt condolences to the Obi family, the people of Onicha-Ukwuani, and the entire Ndokwa nation.
In a related development, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph.D., on Friday, attended the burial ceremony of late Mr Gregory Warri Osele at Ugiliamai.
Late Warri Osele died at the age of 73; he was a renowned palm wine tapper.
