Oborevwori, Edo State SSG, Evuarherhe, others bid Iyase of Asaba bye

The governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Secretary to The Government of Edo State, Mr. Osarodion Ogie, former Head of Service Sir Paul Evuarherhe and other personalities today described the late Obi, Patrick Isioma Onyeobi, the Iyase of Asaba and Diokpa of Idumuojei as a man of exemplary leadership, an excellent administrator and a revered community leader with humble character.

Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, at the Celebration of the life and tributes of late Obi Patrick Isioma Onyeobi, held in Asaba, said his demise was a great loss to the immediate family, and the Delta State government who would miss his wisdom.

According to Oborevwori, “I will convey my deepest condolences to you and your family on the demise of our great father, Obi Patrick Isioma Onyeobi, the Iyase of Asaba and Diokpa of Idumuojei.

“Although we mourn his death, I urge you to be comforted by the life of impact and significance that he lived. He lived his life as an exceptional public servant, an excellent administrator, a revered community leader and a man of humble character.

“He was a model of simplicity, commitment and loyalty, an iconic figure in the rich Asaba traditional culture. He will fondly be remembered for his disposition towards exemplary leadership and peace-loving nature.

“For him, no price was too high to pay for his people and peace. As a government, we will miss his wisdom,” Oborevwori stated.

He urged the children to emulate the character and good disposition of their late father.

The secretary to the government of Edo State, Mr. Osarodion Ogie, represented by the Edo State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Osilama Okuofu, said the late Obi Patrick Isioma Onyeobi played a fatherly role in his upbringing.

He said the late Obi Patrick Isioma Onyeobi as former Head of Service and later Secretary to the Government of Bendel State used his position to attract development to the public service.

Former Head of Service, Sir Paul Evuarherhe and others who spoke described the late Obi Patrick Isioma Onyeobi as an excellent administrator with humble character.

Present at the ceremony were the Deputy Chief of Staff, Sir Christopher Osakwe, former secretary to the Government of Delta State, Chief Ovuzorie Macaulay, former Head of Service, Sir Okey Ofili, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, mni, Head of Service, Delta State, among others.




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