Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph.D, has described former Deputy Governor of Delta State, late Sir Benjamin Elue, as a great inspiration who consistently offered him wise counsel.
Sir Onyeme stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the widow and family of Sir Elue at Obior, Aniocha North Local Government Area on Tuesday.
The Deputy Governor said he was deeply saddened by the death of Sir Elue, noting that he shared a close relationship with the family.
He noted that the late Deputy Governor was a very humble man with a calm and admirable personality, from whom he constantly drew inspiration.
According to Sir Onyeme, Elue made remarkable impact and contributed meaningfully to the political development of the Delta State, having served as Deputy Governor from 1999 to 2003.
“Sir Benjamin Elue rose from a humble background as a teacher who tutored many people, remained a political teacher and mentor to several politicians.
“He was always ready to share his wealth of experience when consulted.
“His words of encouragement and wise counsel has been most helpful to us in governance.
“His humility and gentle disposition is worthy of emulation; he was a great source of inspiration; we will continue to miss him as father, a leader and as a former Deputy Governor of our dear state,’ Sir Onyeme said.
The Deputy Governor assured the widow and children of the late former Deputy Governor of his support before, during, and after the funeral, adding that Sir Elue would be greatly missed.
Responding, a son of the deceased, Architect Udoka Elue, thanked Deputy Governor Onyeme for the visit and for identifying with the family at their moment of grief.
Some dignitaries who accompanied the Deputy Governor, on the visit included the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibuogwu; Chief Dan Ossai, APC Chairman, Delta North; Chairmen of Ndokwa West and East Local Government Councils, Hon. Obi Nzete and Hon. Vincent Osilonye respectively; Sir Ifeanyi Osakwe, Deputy Chief of Staff; APC Chairmen of Ndokwa West and East, Chief Anslem Nzeteh and Chief Kris Oputa, among others.