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Distinguished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe and Hon. Peter Akpanke have extended their condolences to the Obanliku Traditional Ruler’s Council over the passing of Senator Dr. Joseph Wayas, former Nigeria’s Senate President.
In a gesture of respect and sympathy, the duo presented eleven (11) cows to each of the ten wards one for the Paramount ruler of Obanliku, and cash to support the funeral rites of the late statesman.
Dr. Wayas, who served as Senate President during the Second Republic, passed away on November 30, 2021 in a London hospital and will be laid to rest in his country home today.
The Obanliku Traditional Rulers Council in a show of appreciation, thanked the lawmakers for their kind gesture. The council acknowledged the legislators’ consistent support for the community and their commitment to honoring the memory of Dr. Wayas.
Similarly, Senator Jarigbe alongside the member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, Hon. Godwin Offiono and Mr. John George, paid a condolence visit to Mr. James Obi Achara over the demise of his mother in Odaje community of Mbube in Ogoja LGA.
They expressed deep sympathy and offered words of encouragement to the immediate family of the deceased and encouraged them to remain strong during this difficult time.
May their souls rest in peace!
TEAM JARI MEDIA
