By Austin Ogwuda
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent a condolence message to the family of former Deputy Governor of the state, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama (SAN) who reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday after a protracted illness at the age of 77.
Oborevwori’s condolence contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba reads , “On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I mourn the passing of a gentleman, a scholar and astute politician, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, SAN who passed on in Warri on Saturday.
“I received the devastating news of his death with great shock. He was a gentleman-politician and scholar who distinguished himself in the service of his people, first, as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State and later as Deputy Governor of the State.
“Throughout his service to the State and country, Prof. Utuama demonstrated commitment to the unity and development of the State”, the statement added.
…. Delta Speaker too
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, Saturday, joined other well meaning Deltans to mourn the demise of a former Deputy Governor in the state, Prof Amos Agbe Utuama.
Rt Hon Guwor said the passing of Prof Utuama leaves a void in his heart and many others, particularly the leadership of Delta State and the People’s Democratic Party, PDP family in the state.
The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, condoled with the Member Representing Ughelli South in the State Legislature, Hon Festus Utuama, the immediate family of late Prof Utuama, the Ughievwen kingdom and the government and people of Ughelli South local government for the lost of the former Deputy Governor.
Guwor pointed out that as a former deputy governor, Prof Utuama demonstrated unwavering commitment to Delta State’s progress, stressing that his legacy, marked by dedication and wisdom, will forever inspire many people, particularly in the legal and political arenas.
The Speaker recalled the tireless efforts of the late Professor of Law in promoting socio-economic development in Delta State when he served as deputy governor to Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan.
While stressing that Prof Utuama’s impact on Delta state’s history is undeniable, Rt Hon Guwor extend his deepest sympathies to the family and charged them to find strength in the memories of the remarkable life and service by their father.
The Speaker on behalf of the constituents of Warri South West and the Delta State House of Assembly prayed to God to grant the soul of the late former deputy governor perfect rest.
