Ihedioha said Udeagu was his friend with whom he shared same vision for the “rebuilding and development of Imo State. And I recall his steadfastness and contributions with satisfaction.”
By Jeffrey Agbo
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, says he received the news of the death of former deputy governor of Imo State, Ebere Udeagu, with mixed feelings of sorrow and gratitude to God for a life well spent.
Udeagu, who served as a deputy governor of the state between 1999 and 2007, died in the early hours of Monday in Owerri, the state capital.
His last public appearance was on October 1, 2022, during the 62nd Independence Day anniversary in Owerri.
In a tribute on Tuesday to the late Udeagu, Ihedioha described him as a gentleman par excellence.
He said, “It is with mixed feelings of sadness and gratitude to God for a life well spent, that I join family, friends and associates to mourn the passing of His Excellency, Engr. Ebere Udeagu FNSE, (Chinemeze), former Deputy Governor of Imo State at the age of 79 years.
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“Engr. Udeagu was a gentleman par excellence, who in his lifetime, demonstrated a high level dignity and patriotism in the various offices and high positions he served our dear State.
“It is notable that he excelled in his profession as a Water Engineer, which earned him honours and the recommendation as Deputy Governor.
“While he served as Deputy Governor, his loyalty to his boss, His Excellency, Chief Achike Udenwa, former Governor of Imo State and dedication to duty, remain indelible and indeed a positive reference for public servants.”
Ihedioha said Udeagu was his friend with whom he shared same vision for the “rebuilding and development of Imo State. And I recall his steadfastness and contributions with satisfaction.”
He noted that the deceased will sorely be missed.
“I pray that God Almighty, grants his gentle soul, a peaceful rest and to us who mourn his exit, the fortitude to bear this great loss,” Ihedioha said.
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