13th March, 2024
*Rivers Women commiserate with Lady Fubara over Mother’s death
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt
Lady Valerie, the wife of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has lost her 87-year-old mother, Mrs Adeline Jaja.
Sequel to that women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State under the auspices of Rivers Women Unite for SIM on Tuesday commiserated with Lady Valerie Fubara over the demise of her mother.
In press press statement, Bridget Jumbo, Deputy Media Assistant to the Wife of the Governor said the women who were led by the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu on the condolence visit at the Banquet Hall Government House, Port Harcourt, expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the Rivers first family over the great loss.
Speaking at the during the visit, Prof. Odu described the late matriarch as a great mother who served humanity selflessly and diligently.
“We’ve gathered here to express our sympathy over the loss of your mother. We want you to know how much we love you and appreciate you.”
“This is a clear representation of women from all the LGAs who have come to condole you over the loss of this wonderful mother. She was an upright, dedicated police officer who made us proud. She was diligent and committed in her work, and her diligence is transferred to you.”
“MaSequel to that women from the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State under the auspices of Rivers Women Unite for SIM on Tuesday commiserated with Lady Valerie Fubara over the demise of her motherma is irreplaceable, but we’ll be there for you, and continue to demonstrate our commitment to you and the Governor, your husband”.
In her remark, Lady Fubara thanked the group for their concern and show of love and urged them to remain united.
“I thank you specially for making out time to show your love towards me, towards the state. I’m happy that you people are united. I’m happy that where my mother is, there’s nothing like pain, her desire is that under the watch of my husband, Rivers State will be peaceful.”
Highlights of the event was special prayers for the bereaved family.