By Mercy Aikoye
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and his Deputy Benjamin Kalu have described the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (Anambra South) as shocking.
In separate statements on Saturday, the Speaker and his Deputy said the death of the Senator was a great loss to the South East in particular and the country in general.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker described Senator Ubah as one of the pillars of the ruling APC in the South-East geopolitical zone and a dedicated lawmaker, successful businessman and great philanthropist.
The Speaker recalled how Senator Ubah recently donated funds supporting the APC in Anambra State, and how the late lawmaker celebrated the creation of the South East Development Commission a few days ago.
Speaker Abbas extended his condolences to the Ubah family, people, and government of Anambra State, and the Senate for the “huge loss.”
On his part, the Deputy Speaker expressed shock and sadness over the death of the Senator who reportedly died in the United Kingdom on Saturday.
Kalu, in a condolence message by his SA Press Affairs, Udora Orizu described the late lawmaker as a patriot and philanthropist, who made remarkable strides in the parliament, media, sports and petroleum downstream industry.
He recalled his determination to bring about a change in the fortunes of the people of his zone and the entire nation.
The Deputy Speaker noted that Ubah contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of Nigeria and through his Company Capital Oil Nigeria Ltd, football club, Ifeanyi Ubah FC of Nnewi, Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation, Authority newspaper and other numerous businesses provided employments for many Nigerians.
He said the Senator’s death is a great loss to Ndigbo, and Nigeria as a whole, stressing that he will be sorely missed.
Condoling his immediate family, the All Progressive Congress (APC), People of Nnewi and Anambra State Government over the irreparable loss, Kalu also prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest.
Until his death, Senator Uba was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources, Downstream.
