Governor Okowa in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, described Goje’s late wife as a mother per excellence who supported the husband and family throughout her lifetime.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Delta State, I commiserate with my brother and former colleague in the 7th Senate, Distinguished Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, on the loss of his dear wife, Hajia Yelwa Mohammed Goje.

“Your wife’s untiring support in an extremely busy and action packed political career cannot be overemphasized. Her departure must have left you with so much sorrow.

“The late Mrs. Goje was a mother per excellence and a huge pillar of support to her husband and played the role of a mother, mentor and role model to many whose lives she touched in different ways.

“As we join the Goje family to mourn her peaceful passing, we pray that the Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and may God grant the family of Senator Goje the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.” the Governor stated.