I’mThe Edo State Government has assured the family of late Independent Television and Radio reporter and Government House Correspondent, Kingsley Uchegbu, of its support following his death on Wednesday.
Governor Monday Okpebholo gave the assurance during a condolence visit to the residence of the deceased journalist’s widow, Mrs. Chineyeamara Uchegbu, in Benin City.
The governor’s message was delivered by a delegation led by the Chief of Staff, Hon. Yakubu Musa.
Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Kassim Afegbua, said the state government would stand by the family and provide the necessary support to ease their burden.
“Madam, we are sent here by the governor, we can assure you that we will not leave you alone in this. We will be part and parcel of the process that will give some succour to you and your children.
“We are consoled by the fact that nobody amongst us here can speak ill of Kingsley as he was a good friend, dedicated, committed, humble and lived a simple life.
“Please be strong to be alive for your children because they are the ones that will represent and continue the journey that he was unable to finish before death took his toll on him.
“You can imagine the distance where he comes to work and that shows dedication and resilience,” Afegbua said.
Also speaking, an elder of the Living Faith Church
Worldwide, Dr. Magnus Oshiogwe, who addressed the delegation on behalf of the family, expressed appreciation to the state government for the visit and concern shown to the bereaved family.“We are expecting some of his close family members and they are actually on their way. Whatever the government can do to support this family, please do as it will go a long way to ease their pains.
“I thank you for the visit and thank God we have a wonderful governor that has its people at heart as you have exemplified that with your presence and know his family will feel the impact of the State support.
“We appreciate you as a family member and as his church member because he is a very strong member of our church. The pastors were here yesterday on hearing the news and it has been so emotional.
“We don’t know how to tell his children; yesterday was a black day for them but I thank God that you have expressed the heart of the governor and whatever you can do, we will really appreciate it for the family he left behind,” he stated.
Until his death, he was a member of staff of Independent Television and Radio attached to the Government House Press Unit.
He is survived by his wife, children and aged mother.
