Omisore Mourns Passage of Uche Chukwumerije

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Late Senator Uche Chukwumerije

April 20, 2015 – Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore has commisserated with the family of Senator Uche Chukwumerije on the passage of the senator.

The senator died of lung cancer. He was 75.

“It is with a heavy heart that I have read of the passing away of Senator Uche Chukwumerije Chairman, Senate Committee on Education.

“Uche Chukwumerije, a distinguished senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria was one of the finest legislators since the advent of democratic rule in 1999.

“His contributions on the floor of the senate on national issues, especially, Education Committee, which he chaired until his death on Sunday has helped to proffer solution to the myriads of problem besetting the sector.

“As Appropriations Chair, I can recall vividly that Comrade Uche Chukwumerije was always seeking the interests of his constituency, State and indeed South East and Nigeria as whole. He was jovial,humble and urbane!

“I, however, take solace that Chukwumerijie was able to make a meaningful contributions to the development of the legislature before his demise. He will be sorely missed.

“On behalf of my family and good people of Osun state, accept my condolences. May God grant the repose of his soul and grant the Chukwumerije’s family the fortitude to bear the loss”, Omisore said in the statement.
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