Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed profound sadness at the passing of Major-General Godwin Abbe (retd.), a former military governor of the state.
Abbe, who was originally from Edo State, served as the military governor of Rivers from August 1990 to January 1992.
Governor Fubara described his death as a significant loss to both the state and the nation.
The governor’s message of condolence was conveyed in a statement released on Sunday in Port Harcourt by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi.
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In his tribute, Governor Fubara praised Abbe as a leader who prioritized the welfare of the people of Rivers State during his tenure. He also acknowledged the late military officer’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s unity and development.
The statement read, “On behalf of my family, the Government and the good people of Rivers State, I condole with the family of the Abbes, the Edo people, and the Nigerian military on the demise of this colossus, whose contributions to the unity, peace, and development of the nation are legendary.
“While we mourn his painful exit at this difficult time, we pray for the eternal repose of his soul, and urge the family to take solace in the fact that late Gen. Abbe lived a fulfilled life in the service of his fatherland.”
Fubara further emphasized that Abbe’s passing is a profound loss, not just for Rivers State and the Niger Delta, but for Nigeria as a whole, considering his exemplary careers in both the military and public service.
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