By Eseoghene Emuke
The Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has described the passing of Hon. Ikechukwu Akozor as a great loss to himself, the Commission, PDP as a party and the entire people of the State.
Ogieh who said this on Tuesday, in a condolence message he personally signed, expressed shock over the death of the Commissioner who represented Ndokwa nation on the Board of DESOPADEC.
He noted that right from his appointment as Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Akozor’s contribution to the Board was outstanding, adding that he was a man who never wavered in seeking excellence and the highest productivity.
He said: “I have had the privilege of working with a group of astute professionals, patriots, politicians and visionaries. Of the lot, Hon. Ikechukwu Akozor, Commissioner representing Ndokwa nation on the Board of DESOPADEC, stands out. It is, therefore, with profound shock that I got the news of his passing.
“Hon. Akozor was a man that firmly believed that our society and the wellbeing of our people can be uplifted with team work and openness. He did not only espouse those ideals, he upheld them in all his endeavours and association with people.
“He was a team player and strong advocate of the interests and rights of his people. I not only had a great working relationship with him, but I found Hon. Akozor a great ally who never wavered in seeking excellence and the highest productivity.
“With his death after a brief illness, I have lost a friend and a brother; and DESOPADEC has lost a leader. We are pained.
“Our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also lost a promising politician and a loyal party man.
“We mourn his loss and pray for the repose of his soul. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time and we pray for God to comfort them,” he added.
