The Member Representing Warri South One Constituency, in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Austin Uroye has on behalf of Itsekiri nation expressed appreciation to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the respect he accorded the late Chief Isaac Jemide, the Oshodi of Warri kingdom, even at death.
Hon Uroye at Tuesday’s plenary of the House, also expressed same gratitude to the Speaker and members of the state legislature, former governor James Ibori and Emmanuel Uduaghan for their participation in the final burial rites of the late octogenarian.
The Lawmaker said it was gratifying to have the three governors, legislators and members of the state executive council joining the Itsekiri nation to bid farewell to one their best who went to be with his ancestors on Sunday, 12th December 2021.
“My Speaker, you will recalled that sometimes ago I informed this House over the demise of Chief Isaac Jemide, the Oshodi of Warri kingdom. Mr Speaker, he was buried when the House was on short break.
“I want to on behalf of Itsekiri nation, thank Mr Speaker and members for being part of those that came to bid the renowned Chief farewell. I want to specially thank His Excellency, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to have personally attended the burial rites ceremony. We also appreciate the presence of two former governors, Chief James Ibori and Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan. The presence of these three governors is so much appreciated and I want to use this opportunity to thank them for the honour done the Itsekiri nation”, Uroye stated.
Late Chief Isaac Jemide was a member of the defunct Bendel State House of Assembly between 1979 and 1983, and later Commissioner Representing Delta State in the defunct Oil Mineral Producing Areas Development Commission, OMPADEC.
He died at the age of 88, the death many described as great lost not only to Itsekiri nation but the state at large.
Late Jemide was a Lawyer and served the Itsekiri nation and Delta State in several capacities.