Former Governors of Abia and Cross River States, Dr. Orji Kalu and Chief Donald Duke respectively, have condoled with former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige over the passing of his beloved father, Ozo Akunnia Pius Okonkwo Ngige.
The late centenarian died at the age of 105 recently. The duo of Kalu and Duke on Thursday paid a condolence visit to the APC chieftain at his Abuja residence.
During the visit, Kalu said “Ozo Akunnia Pius Okonkwo Ngige was a selfless leader who committed his resources to the empowerment of his people and upliftment of the community.
He will be remembered for his contribution to the Christian faith during his life time. He lived a life dedicated to God and humanity. His legacies will linger forever in the minds of those that related with during his life time. At this period of grief, we are with the Ngige family in prayers”.
The business mogul urged the deceased’s family to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation.
Kalu while commiserating with the people and government of Anambra State, the Alor community, prayed God to grant the Ngige family the fortitude to bear the loss and also grant the departed soul everlasting rest.
Duke in his own remarks, extolled the virtues of the late centenarian, noting that he contributed immensely to the social and economical development of the old Eastern region.
According to the former Cross River State governor, Ozo Pius Ngige was a devoted Catholic that committed his resources to God and humanity.
“He lived for the people and was well loved by all and sundry irrespective of age, sex and religion in the community”, he added.
Duke prayed God to grant the deceased a blissful rest.
At the residence of the APC chieftain were, Arc. Lemdi Anako, former Deputy Governor of Abia State, Dr. Chris Akomas, Chief Gallant Ogbomon and Hon. Barr. Obi Igwedibia Ezedioramma.