By Tony Adibe
The late former lawmaker, Senator Ayogu Eze has been described as a compassionate husband, devoted father and selfless sibling to all family members. This was made known in a statement signed and issued on behalf of the family by his son, Kenechukwu Ayogu Eze.
Part of the statement read: “Distinguished Senator Ayogu Eze who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 6th & 7th National Assembly has passed on. “Senator Eze died in the early hours of today, April 24, 2024, in an Abuja hospital after a brief illness, at the age of 65.”
Kenechukwu noted that the politician took his last breath surrounded by family members, stressing that Senator Eze “was a compassionate husband, devoted father and selfless sibling to all family members.”
He stated further: “Words cannot describe the pain in our hearts at this moment and we are devastated as a family as we break this news of his passing. “Senator Eze was a man with the warmest of hearts and a sincere patriot who diligently served the country and humanity in various capacities.”
According to him, until his death, Senator Eze was the Enugu State representative at the RMFAC (Revenue Allocation Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission) and also served as a member on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) board. In his days at the National Assembly, Senator Eze was chairman, Senate Committee on Works, and also chairman, Senate Committee on Information & Media, Kenechukwu said.
“The late Eze was once a Commissioner for Information & Media, as well as Special Adviser in Enugu State. The family wishes to request prayers from friends and well-wishers at this trying time,” he said.
