Nigeria, Aug, 31, 2016 – Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson has commiserated with the State Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri and her family over the death of her son, Mr. Wariebi Abiri, who died penultimate week.
Speaking during a condolence visit to the Chief Judge at her Opolo residence in Yenagoa on Wednesday, Governor Dickson described the death of the young, Mr. Abiri as tragic and devastating, considering the circumstances surrounding his sudden passing. The Governor, who was accompanied on the visit by his Deputy, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd), Secretary to the State Government, Chief Serena Dokubo-Spiff and other government functionaries, expressed sadness that, Wariebi’s departure was a loss to the entire state, in view of his prospects in the legal career.
Making reference to the recent demise of Pastor Tamarakuro Etonye, elder brother to one of his aides, Governor Dickson described as painful that, the state lost two of its illustrious sons in quick succession and prayed against such a recurrence.
While expressing support for the bereaved family over the funeral activities of late Abiri, he also prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, as only God has the power over life and death.
“These things happen, but they are part of human existence. And, all we owe you as a state and government, is support, solidarity and prayers and that is why we have come to formally convey our condolences. We know that these are trying moments; as mortals that we are, we are here to mourn with you, pray with you and encourage you because only God knows why He allowed it to happen this way.
“As mere mortals and above all as believers, all we can do now is to join hands in prayers for God to grant his soul eternal repose and also for God to comfort you. We also pray that this should be the end of this kind of sudden and untimely death in this family and in our dear state.”
Responding, elder brother of late Wariebi, Mr. Tamaramiebi Abiri, who responded on behalf of the Abiri family, expressed gratitude to Governor Dickson for identifying with them in their moment of grief and prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Highlight of the visit was the signing of the condolence register and special prayers for the Abiri family.
