Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has expressed shock over the news of the passing of former Clerk of the Assembly, Chief Dan Okenyi.
The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke, said news of the demise of the former Clerk, who also served as Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Development in Delta State, was received with profound sadness and wished his soul eternal rest.
Rt Hon Guwor also prayed to God to grant the bereaved family fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
He said “It is with profound sadness that I received the news of the passing of Chief Dan Okenyi, a former Clerk of the Delta State House of Assembly and Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Urban Development.
“On behalf of the Delta State House of Assembly, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the deceased.
“May the family find solace in cherished memories of their late patriarch and may the Almighty God grant them the strength to navigate this difficult period”, Guwor stated.
A family source said the late Dan Okenyi, popularity called Kabila, who held sway as Clerk of the House during the 2nd and part of the 3rd Delta State Assembly, died after a brief battle with his health.
He hailed from Ukunzu in Aniocha North local government area.