The Delta State Government Monday,
13/03/2017, paid a condolence visit to the family of the former Military
Administrator and Governor of the defunct Bendel State, Late Dr. Samuel
Ogbemudia, in Benin city.
The Secretary to State Government
(SSG), Hon. Festus Agas, who led the delegation on behalf of the state
government, was received by Mr. Samuel Ogbomudia Jnr for the family
Hon. Agas described the late
Ogbemudia as a leader who raised the bar in public administration and stated
that his records in the area of infrastructural development still speaks
volume.
He noted that the standard set by
late Ogbemudia-led administration would be a role model to others and said that
he would be remembered and honored for his dedication to the development of his
people, especially in the field of education and social welfare.
The SSG assured that the state
government would participate in the burial ceremony of the late Dr. Ogbemudia
in order to give him a befitting burial
Also speaking, the Commissioner for
Health, Dr. Nicholas Azinge, said the late Dr. Ogbemudia displayed a veritable
track record of achievements in the field of education, sports, infrastructure
development and industrial growth.
Dr. Azinge said that the
legacy left by the Ogbemudia administration would continue to be fresh in the
minds of many.
Responding on behalf of the family,
Mr. Ogbemudia Jnr thanked the Delta State Government delegation for the show of
love and solidarity at this critical period.
Meanwhile, the burial ceremony of the
late Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia has been slated for Friday this week.
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