RSG Moves To Immortalise Elechi Amadi

The Rivers State Government has revealed plans to immortalise the late statesman and literary icon, Captain Elechi Amadi, who passed on last week at his home town, Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government Area.
The governor of the state, Chief Nyesom Wike, gave the hint when he and members of the state executive council paid a condolence visit to the late icon’s family at Aluu Town last weekend.
He said the state government will be actively involved in the burial of the late author, and urged the people of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality not to localise or politicise the burial of Captain Elechi Amadi as he is an international figure.
His words: “We will do the best so that Nigerians will continue to remember Captain Elechi Amadi as a national hero”, adding that: “the late Captain Elechi Amadi was a gift to the Aluu community, the Ikwerre ethnic nationality, Rivers State and the entire people of Nigeria.
“Personally, I benefited from his literary works as I drew lessons from the words of wisdom contained in them. Captain Elechi Amadi, through his works, helped shape the society,” Wike further said.
The governor stated that the late author was loved by the entire state, and noted that his legacy is already engraved in the heart of  the  people.
“We have lost a father and a devoted nationalist. We are pained, but we must find consolation in his achievements. To the family, I urge you to remain strong as we share in your grief and we will stand by you”, Wike said.
The governor emphasized that the late author was an international figure who used his literary works to shape lives and encourage  people to embrace the tenets of development.
The governor later signed the condolence register and interacted with the elders and traditional chiefs of Aluu community.
Responding, son of the late Captain Elechi Amadi, Mr Carl Elechi Amadi, thanked the governor for visiting the family at their moment of mourning.