Gov Sheriff Oborevwori Mourns Passing Of Patrick Okitiakpe

Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the Okitiakpe family, Ekakpamre community, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government  and the Urhobo nation on the passing of an elder statesman, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe. 

Chief Okitiakpe, an indigene of Ekakpamre ,Ughelli South Local Government , Delta state, was a founding leader of the PDP and he died on Monday at the age of 86 after a short illness. 

Governor Oborevwori, in a statement issued in Asaba on Thursday and made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon,  recalled the immense contributions of the political colossus and business mogul to the political and socio-economic development of Delta state. 

The governor noted that as an industrialist, Chief Okitiakpe founded several companies that provided employment for numerous Deltans and other Nigerians, adding that the Urhobo nation would miss the tremendous contributions of the late elder statesman. 

He described Okitiakpe’s passing as a ‘monumental loss’ not just to the family, Urhobos, but all Deltans and Nigerians as a whole, adding that he impacted society positively in several ways. 

According to him, the deceased business mogul, who was  a UNCP guber aspirant during the late General Sani Abacha administration, was a well -respected elder statesman and  an illustrious Deltan,. 

‘I have just received with shock, news of the passing of one of Delta’s greatest statesmen, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe, a leader of inestimable value. 

I am saddened to hear of the demise of our dear leader and a father figure, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe. He was an influential leader with piety and empathy for the less- privileged in society. 

I send my heartfelt condolences to the family, the Ekakpamre community, the PDP and Urhobo nation over the passing of the renowned elder statesman and business icon. 

As a great and inspirational leader, Chief Okitiakpe was a man of great political depth and insight as well as a leader of leaders, who contributed immensely to the development of our state and country throughout his lifetime. 

On behalf of the Government and people of Delta state, I mourn the exit of a great elder statesman, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe, whose sterling contribution to the growth and development of the state and country remains an inspiration to many. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this critical time. May his gentle soul rest in peace’ the statement said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you