The former governor of Edo State and immediate past chairman of APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has commiserated with Edo State Deputy Chairman of APC, Mr. Jarret Tenebe on the death of his mother.
In a statement made available to the press by his senior media aide Victor Oshioke, Oshiomhole said he received the sad news of the death of Deaconess Veronica Tenebe at the age of 84 years.
He said ” As mortals, it is always painful to experience the death of a close relative. It is even more so when a mother departs on the night before Mothers Day and leaves behind a void that no one else can ever fill, Yet I counsel you to be strong in faith, take consolation in the memorable moments you shared together while mama was alive and have hope as a Christian, that one day, you will meet her again to part no more.”
He went further to say that “Your mother lived a life of service to humanity. As a foremost nursing matron with the old Etsako Local Government Council, where she worked till retirement, she touched the lives of so many people and impacted positively in the whole community so much that she earned the venerable nickname ‘Mummy’.”
“Although as humans we are pained by her departure, we nonetheless thank God for the long life she enjoyed which afforded her the opportunity to witness her children grow to become responsible and respected members of society.
He also said, “I commiserate with you Jarret, the Tenebe family and the entire Ikabigbo community in Etsako West LGA of Edo State.”
Finally he prayed for the family saying ” May Mama’s soul rest in peace as I pray that God grant you all her children and extended family, the fortitude to bear her irreplaceable loss”.