By:Ike Philip Abiagom
Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi has extolled the virtue of father saying they are the ones who largely help shape the lives of their children.
Senator Nwaoboshi stated that yesterday while on a condolence visit to the Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sir Monday Onyeme, who recently lost his foster father.
Nwaoboshi described the loss of one’s father as saddening, according to his statement : “We received the news of the demise of your father with great sadness realising the impact the loss must be having on you and the entire Onyeme family. A father is a father. It is not an easy thing to lose a father no matter the age.”
It added, “The closeness of a son to the father is unexplainable. It is only those who have experienced it that can understand the sadness.
“I know you would have wished he to live forever but the good thing is that you are alive to ensure that you give him a befitting farewell. Another aspect of it is that he died at a ripe age. God was very kind to him and God has remained very kind to your family.
“we decided to come and condole with you and to assure you that we are with you in this moment of grief.
“The Onyemes may have lost a father but they have also gained an Angel in heaven who will watch over them.”
He prayed God to add more years to members of the family and for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
Responding Sir Onyeme thanked Senator Nwaoboshi whom he described as a compassionate leader who sees beyond the political environment to share in the grief of his family.
Onyeme said: “It feels different to lose a foster father. A father and a son relationship is also a special relationship. So when people come and say the passage is a celebration of life, you try to understand it but you can’t. But a visit like this gives you courage and I’m sure he is resting in peace.
“ You are a good man and you have shown that by being here . God will continue to guide you.I appreciate your coming. Thank you so much for coming,” he said.
Senator Nwaoboshi was accompanied on the visit by Chief Dr. Ben Iwezu, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,Hon. Pat Mozea, A former Commissioner and A former House of Assembly member, Hon. Henry Mordi aka Ojokojo and Hon. Leo Nkeaka (OHAMADIKE 1), who are both SSAs to the Executive Governor of Delta State.