Ayade disclosed that burial arrangements for his sister would soon be announced.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Ateb Oniga, younger sister of the immediate past governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade, has died.
Mrs Oniga died aged 54 and had children with her husband.
The former governor made the announcement in a statement signed by his spokesman, Christian Ita.
The statement reads, “The family of Kakum in Obudu LGA of Cross River State announces with a deep sense of sorrow, the passing unto glory of Mrs Ateb Janet Oniga (nee Ayade).
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“She died on Friday 24 November 2023 after a brief illness.
“Until her transition, Janet was a God fearing woman, devout Christian, a loving mother and caring sister to her siblings.
“She was exceptionally kind, vivacious and engaging. The family and all who knew her will surely miss her.”
Ayade disclosed that burial arrangements would soon be announced.
