Gov. Ben Ayade laments Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa’s death

By Akanimo Kufre

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has condoled with Gov Ifaenyi Okowa over the loss of his father, Sir Arthur Okowa. Ayade described his demise as a sad loss that has created a void that will be difficult to fill.

Ayade in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, condoled with governor Okowa and the government and people of Delta over Sir Arthur’s death.

“Losing a loved one could be emotionally excruciating especially when the deceased is a huge asset and repository of knowledge such as Sir Arthur Okowa.

“His death has indeed created a huge void which will be difficult to fill. Sir Okowa was forthright and exhibited a high sense of dexterity and integrity. As a devout Christian, he lived an examplenary and salutary life, no wonder he produced a son who is today a governor”, the Cross River state governor said.

Continuing, Ayade said, the government and people of Cross River are with Governor Okowa at this moment of grief.

The governor assured that the government and people of Cross River support Gov Okowa in his moments of grief and will continue to pray for the peaceful repose late father soul.