ASABA/Nigeria: The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly had felicitated with family and people of Ndokwa on the passing away of the three times Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Patrick Osakwe, who represented the Delta North Senatorial District of the State, Senator Patrick Osakwe, who died in a London Hospital on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at the age of 73 years.
The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Wednesday, March 16, said the governor received with deep sadness, the death of the Septuagenarian politician who represented Delta North Senatorial District between 1999 and 2011.
He also extended his condolences to Ugiliamai community, Onitcha-Ukwuani clan and the entire Ndokwa nation over the loss of one of their pillars and elder statesman.
Okowa recalled that Senator Osakwe was a vocal voice in the Senate between 1999 and 2011 and contributed immensely to the establishment of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
He also remarked that the deceased contributed meaningfully in the works of Senate Committees of Gas, Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Appropriation, Niger Delta and Senate Services where he served, and attracted some infrastructural development to Ndokwa land and the senatorial district.
He added that the late distinguished senator was a great man, who served his country and humanity with all his strength and talent, noting that he was a worthy leader in Anioma nation.
“We have lost a great leader and patriot whose contributions to the growth and development of Delta and Nigeria can best be described as inspirational and worthy of emulation.
“The late Senator Patrick Osakwe was a reputable lawyer, distinguished politician, lawmaker par excellence, elder statesman and astute businessman, and will be remembered for redefining the place of service and patriotism in Delta and Nigeria.
“He will be sorely missed by all whose lives he affected in many ways.
“I, therefore, urge all who mourn the late Senator Osakwe to take solace in the fact that he lived a life of great accomplishments.
“On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I mourn with the family of the late distinguished Senator Patrick Enebeli Osakwe, the Ndokwa nation and Anioma people in general on the demise of their father and leader,” the governor said.
He prayed God to grant his immediate family the strength to bear the rather huge loss.
On his part, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori expressed sadness over the demise of Senator Patrick Osakwe.
In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, said that the news of the death of the former Senator came to him as a shock and urged the approximation of the footprints of the late Senator.
Most remarkably, the Speaker acknowledged the stewardship and statemanship of the late Senator.
He said that; “The sad news of the demise Senator Patrick Osakwe came to me as shock. His death is a big blow not only to his immediate family but to all Deltans in particular and Nigerians in general. He died at a time when his wealth of experience was most needed. We are going to miss him greatly”.
“As a compassionate leader that he was, Senator Osakwe impacted many lives positively. The late Senator Patrick Osakwe was an accomplished businessman and a distinguished politician”, the Speaker said.
He enjoined more prayers for God’s comforting arms on his family and friends while praying for the repose of his soul.
