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Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has described the death of the immediate past member representing Aba North and South federal constituency Mr Ossy Prestige as a personal loss to him, the people of Aba and Abians in general.
Speaking at the Service of Songs organised in his honour at the Abia State Polytechnic Aba, Gov Ikpeazu noted that the State has benefited immensely from the interventions and contributions of the late Ossy Prestige at the Green Chamber.
Governor Ikpeazu used the forum to convey the gratitude of the State Government to the deceased for good stewardship and contribution to the welfare and development of the State.
He further stated that it would be difficult for the State to find his replacement at the Green Chamber.
Describing the deceased as his personal friend whom he shared great moments with, Governor Ikpeazu prayed God to grant soccur and consolation to the bereaved family, his constituents and Abians in general.
He urged Christians to reflect on their lives and its ephemeral nature as well as the constant and imminence of death so as to strive to live lasting legacies.
The state Chief Executive noted that, though,man may not also have anything to do about when and how he die but can certainly influence how he lives and relate with others”.
In his sermon, the Catholic Bishop of Aba, represented by Rt Rev. Okechi Ajonu called on Christians to live a conscious and examplary lives and prepare themselves for the life hereafter.
He noted that the late Ossy Prestige lived his life for God and made Christ the centre of his life which enabled him render selfless service to humanity and prayed God to console those he left behind.
The ceremony which was attended by dignitaries featured renditions from various choir.
