By: Leon Usigbe & Bola Badmus
President Muhammadu Buhari and the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu have commiserated with the former Abia State Governor and Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, over the demise of his wife, Ifeoma Ada Kalu.
The President, in a statement issued on Monday by Femi Adesina, Special adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) commiserated with Senator Kalu and Ifeoma’s family, friends and associates, urging trust in God for comfort and care during the very difficult period of pain and deep reflection.
Buhari expressed his belief that the testimonies of the late wife’s fear of God and charity should provide strength for the family, knowing that she lived well, and served the will of the Almighty.
The President prayed for the repose of her soul, and fortitude for the family to bear the loss.
Governor, Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described the death as shocking and a great loss to the lawmaker.
Ifeoma Kalu, who died in the United States at age 61, is survived by her husband and four children.
Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed his sadness over the passing of Mrs. Ifeoma Kalu, describing the former First Lady of Abia State as a woman of virtue who committed herself to the service of God and humanity.
The governor sympathised with Senator Kalu, his family and the entire people of Abia State, urged the former governor, members of the immediate and extended families, deceased a friends and associates to take the demise of the late Ifeoma Kalu in good faith, praying that God would comfort them.
“On behalf of my family and the people of Lagos State, I commiserate with former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the demise of his beloved wife of 33 years, Mrs. Ifeoma Ada Kalu.
“I also sympathise with all the children of the deceased – Neya Uzor Kalu, Michael Uzor Kalu, Olivia Uzor Kalu, and Nicole Uzor Kalu over the death of their mother.
“No doubt the death of a loved one is usually a painful episode in our lives because it is irreparable but we must always take solace in God for a good life spent by the late Ifeoma Kalu during her lifetime.
“Mrs. Kalu was a woman of virtue who committed herself to the service of God and humanity as well as a partner, friend, wife, and great supporter to her husband, Senator Orji Kalu,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
“I pray for the repose of the late Mrs. Ifeoma Kalu’s soul. God will grant her eternal rest and grant Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, his children, and the deceased family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” he prayed.
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