By Joyce Onuora, Abakaliki
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has condoled with Vice President Shettima over the death of his mother in-law, late Hajia Maryam Abubakar Albishir, aged 69.
In his condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, noted that Governor Nwifuru expressed sadness over the tragedy that befell the Vice President.
“I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your beloved mother-in-law. My heart goes out to you, your wife, and your entire family during this difficult time”.
Governor Nwifuru described the late matriarch as “a quintessential woman whose life characterised godliness, empathy, generosity and selflessness”.
The Governor who acknowledged the toll the sad passage of the matriarch may have taken on the Shettima’s family, urged them to take consolation in the timeless virtues of moral rectitude, discipline, industry late Albishir espoused and the fond memories they shared while alive.
“May the fond memories of industry, discipline and moral rectitude of your late mother-in-law, bring you comfort, and may her spirit continue to inspire you”.
“Please accept my sincerest condolences
“We stand in solidarity with you and share your grief”
