From Felix Ikem Nsukka
The family of the late Senator Ayogu Eze who represented Enugu North Senatorial District in the 6th and 7th National Assembly, has reacted to his death, saying it was deeply pained and devastated by the development.
In a press statement, Kenechukwu Ayogu Eze, his first son, said the Senator died in the early hours of Thursday, April 25, 2024, in an Abuja hospital after a brief illness, at the age of 65. He noted that he took his last breath surrounded by family members.
“Senator Eze was a compassionate husband, devoted father and selfless sibling to all family members. 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.
The family wishes to request prayers from friends and well-wishers at this trying time,” the statement noted. 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 a 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 magazines.