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The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, on Friday, at Forté David in Ushara-Gakem, Bekwerra Local Government Area, offered his condolences to Mr. Godwin Iyala, Director General of the State Health Insurance Scheme, on the loss of his beloved mother, Late Mother Theresa Okpele-Iyala.
The late Mother Okpele-Iyala, known for her strong business acumen, generosity, and nurturing spirit, passed away on July 12th, 2024, at the age of 84.
In a condolence message to the Director General of State Health Insurance Scheme, Sir Godwin Iyala, KSJi, JP, the Deputy Governor said: “Your mother was a woman of exceptional character, a devout Catholic whose faith was the cornerstone of her life. As a chef and home builder, she not only nourished bodies but also nurtured hearts, creating a home filled with love, warmth, and peace. Her simplicity and contentment were testaments to a life well-lived, grounded in values that many aspired to but few truly embodied.
“Madam Okpele-Iyala’s legacy as a peace-loving woman and a firm yet loving disciplinarian will continue to live on in the lives of those who she touched”
Odey further stated that, “though her time on this earth was shorter than wished, we must take comfort in knowing that the value of life is not measured by its length but by the profound impact one makes during their time”
He encouraged the Iyala family to find comfort in the knowledge that their mother lived a fulfilling life, dedicated to spreading love, compassion, and kindness to her family and community.
Deputy Governor’s Press Unit, Calabar
