Rivers State Government has announced a Fifty Million Naira Endowment
Fund for the training and welfare of the children of the late Senior
Special Assistant to the State Governor on Electronic Media, Simeon
Nwakaudu.
Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike announced the endowment fund today during
the burial of Mr. Nwakaudu at his home town, Umuanya Ogbodikwu in
Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State.
Governor Wike who described the demise of his late media aide as most
unfortunate, said he distinguished himself by serving the State and
Government with utmost dedication and loyalty.
Represented by the Chief of Staff, Government House, Engr. Chukwuemeka
Woke, Governor Wike noted that the late Nwakaudu also sacrificed his
time, energy, and life to the service of the State.
According to him, Nwakaudu was bold, brilliant, and insightful while
informing and disseminating government policies and programmes.
He did not also forget his colleagues in the journalism profession as he
ensured that there was no friction between the government and the media
in the country.
The Governor assured the Nwakaudu family of his commitment to ensuring
that the relationship that existed between him and his late aide would
continue to flourish.
Also speaking the Chairman, Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union
of Journalists, NUJ, Rivers State, Chief Ernest Chinwo who spoke on
behalf of the NUJ in the State, said the union lost a thoroughbred
professional.
He noted the valuable contributions of late Nwakaudu to the journalism
profession, saying he would be greatly missed.
In her speech, the wife of the deceased, Mrs. Monica Nwakaudu described
the death of her husband as unexpected and a big blow to the family.
Speaking on behalf of the Nwakaudu’s family, Chief E.O. Nwakaudu,
expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Government for the support given
to the family.
Earlier in his sermon titled “Prepare to Die,” Pastor Innocent Aleke of
City of Faith Ministry International admonished sympathisers to live
good lives.