* As bereaved family urges prayers
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, has commiserated with the government and people of Enugu State over the demise of Senator Ayogu Eze.
Kalu, who described Eze as a consummate politician and patriotic Nigerian, urged the bereaved family to uphold the remarkable deeds of the late politician.
The former Governor acknowledged the contributions of Eze to Nigeria’ s democracy in various capacities, adding that the late politician will be remembered for his exemplary leadership qualities.
In a condolence message, Kalu prayed to God to grant the Eze family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. He said: “I received with sadness the news of the passing of my former colleague in the national assembly, Senator Ayogu Eze, who represented the people of Enugu North Senatorial district in the National Assembly from 2007 to 2015.
“He was a complete gentleman, who was passionate about the growth and progress of his constituency, Enugu State and Nigeria as a whole.
“The late politician was selfless, patriotic and committed to nation building. “His good deeds will continue to speak for him,” Senator Kalu added.
Meanwhile, the late politician’s son Kenechukwu, in announcing his father’s death, said:
“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.
“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 board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA).
“In his days at the National Assembly, Senator Eze was Chairman, Senate Committee on Works, and also Chairman, Senate Committee on Information & Media.
“The late Eze was once a Commissioner for Information & Media, as well as Special Adviser in Enugu State.
“Before venturing into politics, Eze was a consummate journalist who rose to the rank of editor in both The Guardian and Newswatch Magazine.
“The family wishes to request prayers from friends and well-wishers at this trying time,” he added.