From Blessing Ibunge, Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has lost his proficient aide, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu to the cold hands of death.
In a statement signed by Mr Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communications in the state, said the Governor expressed shock over the sudden death of Mr Nwakaudu, who served as his Special Assistant on Electronic Media.
He described late Nwakaudu as a loyal and dedicated professional who contributed immensely to the implementation of the New Rivers Vision.
The governor on behalf of his family, the government and good people of the State condoled with the bereaved family.
He prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the great loss.
Late Nwakaudu died on Sunday, at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) after a brief illness.