Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, his Anambra State counterpart, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 General elections, Peter Obi, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, others , Friday, ,paid last respect to the former Director-General of the National Maritime Authority (NMA), now Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Ferdinand Agu.
Pix Govs Mbah(2nd Left) Soludo(3rd Left) Ossai( 1st Right)
Speaking at the funeral service held at the event Trinity Anglican Church, Obinagu in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah’ charged Nigerians on impactful living.
He expressed deep condolences of the Government and people of Enugu state . The Governor said the deceased contributed greatly to the development of Enugu State and Nigeria and led a life worthy of emulation.
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“Let me, on behalf of the Government of Enugu State, offer our deepest condolences to the immediate family of our late brother and friend, Sir Ferdinand Agu. This is a loss, not only to the immediate family, it is also a big loss to Enugu State and indeed, Nigeria at large. We mourn with you, we share in your grief
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“We have spent time talking about how our dear brother and friend excelled in his career as an architect, and in his public service life, he was no less remarkable. We are all aware of how, as the DG of the NMA, he laid the institutional foundation that later birthed what it is today NIMASA.
“So, we want to take so much inspiration in the legacies he has left and the impactful life that he led. We know that the true value of any human does not reside in the personal acquisitions, but rather the impact he made in the immediate world. Ferdinand has left legacies that will remain with us forever.
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“We are going to all be consoled by the great life he has lived, and we pray that God grants his soul eternal repose. For the family, may God grant you the fortitude and courage to bear loss. May his soul rest in peace,” he stated.
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The former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 General elections, Peter Obi, in an interview, extolled the legacy Agu left behind as former NIMASA Director General and as an Architect. While consoling his family, he prayed God to grant his soul eternal rest.
The immediate past Anglican Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Providence, Prof Emmanuel Chukwuma and Clergymen from different parishes participated at the Church Service.
In his sermon, the former Minister of Power and an Anglican clergy, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, urged people to live a good life . He admonished leaders to have a human face and lead well, noting that they will give an account of their stewardship when they die.
Other prominent Nigerians in attendance ,were; former Presidents of the Senate, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim and Senator Ken Nnamani; the Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ossai; former DG of NIMASA, Hon. Dakuku Peterside, among others.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama