The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has urged his Delta State counterpart, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, to sustain the legacy of his late father, Chief Arthur Okorie Uzoma Okowa.
Wike stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the governor at the Government House, Asaba, last Monday.
The governor explained that he was deeply saddened when he learnt of the death of Chief Okowa, who was a powerful force in the life of the Delta State governor.
The Rivers State governor said though the death of Chief Okowa was tragic and most unfortunate, those who he had left behind should take solace in the fact that it was God who gives life and takes same.
Wike advised his Delta State counterpart to ensure he sustains the legacy his late father left behind.
According to him, Chief Okowa died a fulfilled man because it was every man’s dream that his children should excel in life and surpass his achievements.
He stated that he decided to personally lead a delegation to Asaba because whatever affects Delta State, affects Rivers State.
Wike also commiserated with the Delta State governor on the death of the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Sir Kim Kome Owerefe, who represented Isoko North Constituency.
He noted that the death of the majority leader was a big blow to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) family in the country.
In his response, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, on behalf of his family, said he was gladdened by Wike and the Rivers State delegation’s visit.
He stated that Wike was the first among his colleagues to visit him in person.
“My father has lived a full life, and we give God the glory that He has called him home.”
The Delta State governor said his father was a good man, who once worked as a teacher before venturing into politics.
Okowa said he was still saddened by the abrupt death of the Delta State House of Assembly majority leader.
“He was full of life and a very dependable person, but it has pleased God to call him at this point in time,” Okowa said.