Ex-Anambra Governor, Ezeife loses wife
Wife of Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike Igbo Ukwu), the first civilian Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Christiana Njideka Ezeife, is dead.
Mrs Christiana’s death was officially announced by State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, via his verified Facebook page, Sunday.
Governor Soludo who personally paid a condolence visit to the home of Chief Ezeife to condole with him, described the passing on of the former First lady as ‘a deep cut on fond memories.’
“The loss of a loved one comes with a lot of emotional setbacks, especially one you have shared a huge part of your life with.
“The death of Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Christiana Njideka Ezeife, wife of the first Civilian Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike Igbo Ukwu) is a deep cut on fond memories.
“I visited His Excellency today to condole with him and his family. His thankful disposition reminded me of the scriptural admonition that we must give thanks to God in all situations, and at all times.
“May God continue to grant the Ezeifes the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, even as we pray for the continued repose of the soul of Mama.”