…Says she was a peacemaker
The Deputy chairman, House committee on University Education, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh has described the exit of Obonganwan Ekaette Nduese Essien as tragic, adding that it is painful to lose a loved one, no matter the age.
Etteh stated this while on a condolence visit to the husband of the deceased and the political leader of Akwa Ibom South, Chief Nduese Essien at his Ntaisip country home on August 21.
Etteh said that the deceased was a peacemaker who avoided trouble at all cost while uniting all around her.
“I have known her since 1999, and for that period of time, she has always exhibited love, compassion and care, above all, she was a peace maker who constantly brought all around her together”, he said.
He urged the elder statesman, Chief Essien, the entire family and community to be consoled by the legacies she left behind.
Responding, the political leader of Akwa Ibom South and former Nigeria Minister, Chief Nduese Essien, said that the late wife was more than a companion to him and the family having lived together for 57 years.
“The trauma I went through in the first week was terrible. I’ve tried to be stronger because of the encouragement by people and i appreciate you for coming. We need to work together,” the revered elder statesman noted.
The late Obonganwan Ekaette Nduese Essien, born November 4, 1945 was a Deaconess of the Qua Iboe Church, according to a release by the family, she will be laid to rest on the 30 of August 2024.
