Chairman of the NUJ Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, has being receiving an avalanche of condolence messages since the news of the loss of his Septugenarian mum, Madam Rose Alenkhe, broke on Monday, November 7th, 2022.
The latest of such condolence messages were from some top officials of the executive and legislative arm of the Edo State Government.
Part of the message from the State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, went thus: “Permit me to say that her demise is not only a huge loss to you as a worthy son but also to the good people of our dear Edo State and the NUJ family in particular.”
Going further, the Deputy Governor said, “I have it on good authority that ‘Nene’ was a strict disciplinarian and exemplary family woman whose uncommon love and tenderness for all was infectious, regardless of the tribe and religion.
“Her unwavering commitment to the service of her Creator, community development and humanity at large can best be described as inspirational.
“No doubt, she lived a pious and fulfilled life, having you as a son as an accomplished professional Journalist and Head of one of the most vibrant councils in Nigeria.”
Shaibu expressed his commiseration to the Alenkhe family of Edo State, saying “let me convey my heartfelt condolences to you and through you to the entire family, friends and the journalism family for the painful exit of your matriach.”
In part of his condolence message, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun described death as an inevitable end for all mortals but stressed that the time is different for all mortals.
Mr Speaker emphasized that to lose a loved one is so painful expecially a mother. He appealed to the NUJ Chairman to take heart and be strong in God as He is all knowing and no one can question Him.
Hon. Onobun called on him to cherish the memories of her time on earth and prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed. He also prayed for God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
In his own message, the Chief of Staff (COS) to the State Government, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, said: “I commiserate with you and members of the Alenkhe family on the passing of your Beloved Mother, Mrs. Rose Alenkhe, who transited to the great beyond on 7 November, 2022 at the age of 76 years.
“There is no doubt that the loss of any member of one’s family can be most distressing, no matter how old. However, we should take solace in the fact that Mama led a very successful life, leaving behind worthy children like you, to mourn her.
“On behalf of my family, accept my heartfelt condolences as you go through this moment of grief. It is my prayer that God will grant you the fortitude to bear this loss.
“May the Gentile Soul of Late Mrs, Rose Alenkhe, Rest in Peace.”
Avalanche of condolence messages for Alenkhe over passage of his mum
Chairman of the NUJ Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, has being receiving an avalanche of condolence messages since the news of the loss of his Septugenarian mum, Madam Rose Alenkhe, broke on Monday, November 7th, 2022.
The latest of such condolence messages were from some top officials of the executive and legislative arm of the Edo State Government.
Part of the message from the State Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, went thus: “Permit me to say that her demise is not only a huge loss to you as a worthy son but also to the good people of our dear Edo State and the NUJ family in particular.”
Going further, the Deputy Governor said, “I have it on good authority that ‘Nene’ was a strict disciplinarian and exemplary family woman whose uncommon love and tenderness for all was infectious, regardless of the tribe and religion.
“Her unwavering commitment to the service of her Creator, community development and humanity at large can best be described as inspirational.
“No doubt, she lived a pious and fulfilled life, having you as a son as an accomplished professional Journalist and Head of one of the most vibrant councils in Nigeria.”
Shaibu expressed his commiseration to the Alenkhe family of Edo State, saying “let me convey my heartfelt condolences to you and through you to the entire family, friends and the journalism family for the painful exit of your matriach.”
In part of his condolence message, the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Marcus Onobun described death as an inevitable end for all mortals but stressed that the time is different for all mortals.
Mr Speaker emphasized that to lose a loved one is so painful expecially a mother. He appealed to the NUJ Chairman to take heart and be strong in God as He is all knowing and no one can question Him.
Hon. Onobun called on him to cherish the memories of her time on earth and prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed. He also prayed for God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
In his own message, the Chief of Staff (COS) to the State Government, Hon. Osaigbovo Iyoha, said: “I commiserate with you and members of the Alenkhe family on the passing of your Beloved Mother, Mrs. Rose Alenkhe, who transited to the great beyond on 7 November, 2022 at the age of 76 years.
“There is no doubt that the loss of any member of one’s family can be most distressing, no matter how old. However, we should take solace in the fact that Mama led a very successful life, leaving behind worthy children like you, to mourn her.
“On behalf of my family, accept my heartfelt condolences as you go through this moment of grief. It is my prayer that God will grant you the fortitude to bear this loss.
“May the Gentile Soul of Late Mrs, Rose Alenkhe, Rest in Peace.”
