The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday commiserated with Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, over the death of his mother.
Mr Michael Ikeogwu, Chairman, Delta Council of NUJ, who led a delegation of the State Executive Committee, on a visit to the CPS on Tuesday in Asaba.
Mrs Eunice Ifeajika died on Feb. 18 at the age of 84 years in Benin, Edo.
Ikeogwu urged Ifeajika to be consoled by the reason that his mother lived a good life and left legacies that would be treasured.
“The purpose of this visit is to commiserate with you on the demise of your mother and our mother.
“We are happy that she led a fulfilled life, considering her age. The desire of any man is to live long and with the children to bury him.
“On behalf of the NUJ, we have come to tell you that we have heard what happened and to let you know that we are with you.
“We have come to join you to celebrate the exit of Mama because for whatever happens we must give thanks to God.
“From the history and information on Mama, we know she will be resting in the Lord’s bosom, because of the legacies she left behind.
“The people of Illah will definitely miss the good deeds of Mama, good deeds of neighbourliness and good deeds of contributing her quotas to the development of the community,” Ikeogwu said.
Ikeogwu also commended the CPS for his good works since assuming office and called for his support toward the completion of the state NUJ Press Centre in Asaba.
“We have seen some changes you have brought to bear in your office within the few months of your being in charge here.
“It is our desire to have our Press Centre completed before the end of our administration in June,” Ikeogwu said.
Responding, Ifeajika thanked the NUJ for the visit, saying that he was very close to his mother, especially since after the death of his father in 2002.
“When it happens like this, it touches you, irrespective of the age. As the eldest child, we were very close, and I am happy that I did what I could do for her as a child.
“I thank Deltans, especially my constituency (journalists), for their supports and solidarity in this trying time.
“On the issue of your secretariat, let me assure you that the Commissioner for Information is not resting on his oars to ensure the completion of the structure by the state government,” the CPS said.
On his part, the Union’s Vice Chairman, Patrick Ochei, commended Ifeajika for his outstanding role in government and support to the union.
Ochei pledged the union’s support during the funeral rites of the mother of CPS. (NAN)
