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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, will on Saturday, attend the burial of his late brother-in-law, Elder Essien Pius Ubeng, in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
He described Ubeng’s death as a rude shock and a personal loss.
In a condolence message, the Senate President said: “I received the news of the death of Elder Pius Ubeng, whom I shared affinity with, as a rude shock. He was not just an in-law; we shared a bond, making his death a personal loss to me.”
He described the deceased as a dutiful family man, respected community leader and devout Christian whose dedication to ecclesiastical values earned him the role of Lay Preacher in the Methodist Church.
According to Akpabio, Ubeng’s public service record reflected his strong moral convictions and commitment to duty.
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“As a commissioner in the civil service, he discharged his responsibilities with clinical efficiency and elan. His death has created a void in the family and a vacuum in the public space,” he stated.
The Senate President urged family members and associates to take solace in the legacy left behind by the deceased.
“Let us, however, be consoled that he did his best and bequeathed a legacy that we would continue to uphold with pride,” Akpabio added.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of Elder Ubeng’s soul and asked God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
