Senate President Godswill Akpabio has extended his condolences to Rt. Hon. Orok Duke and his wife, Victoria Orok Duke, following the passing of her father, Sir Edem Ubom. Duke serves as the Cross River State representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board.
The Senate President’s late arrival in Uyo was due to a prior engagement in Umuahia, Abia State, where he attended the 70th birthday celebration of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe.
During his visit, Akpabio acknowledged the depth of their loss and encouraged the family to take solace in the legacy left behind by the deceased. “Grief is a journey that words cannot fully heal, but the memories of a life well-lived bring comfort. Sir Edem Ubom’s legacy will continue to shine through the family he nurtured,” he remarked.
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The late Sir Edem Ubom was laid to rest in Ikot Nkim, Ibesikpo Asutan LGA, Akwa Ibom State, in a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries, friends, and well-wishers who came to honour his memory.
