Victor Okiemute, Asaba
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Dr. Chamberlain Nnamdi Dunkwu, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives who reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday.
In a statement issued by Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Oborevwori extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the people of Ute-Okpu in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, where Dr. Dunkwu hailed from.
The governor described the late Dr. Dunkwu as a committed public servant whose dedication to national development and legislative administration earned him admiration across political and professional circles.
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori said that Dr. Dunkwu demonstrated exceptional diligence, loyalty and a strong sense of duty in the discharge of his responsibilities as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
According to Rt. Hon. Oborevwori, “on behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I commiserate with the family of the deceased, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and the people of Ute-Okpu and the entire Ika Nation on the untimely passing of Dr. Chamberlain Dunkwu.”
The Governor noted that the late Dunkwu’s sudden departure was a painful loss not only to his immediate family but also to the wider political and governance community that benefited from his experience, intellect and humility.
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and for strength for his loved ones to bear the loss.
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