President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Cross River state and members of the National Assembly over the passing away of the Senator representing Cross River North, Rose Okoji Oko.
The president said he believes the senator’s historic service to the nation at the National Assembly, starting out at House of Representatives and later at the Senate, would always be remembered.
He said her long stay at the legislature clearly testify to her popularity and acceptance.
As one of the women who championed development issues at the National Assembly, especially on girl-child education and health, the president said her voice, intelligence and experience would be missed, and the promise of a brighter political career would not be realized.
The president also commiserated with family of the deceased, her friends and political associates, praying that the almighty God would continue to comfort them, while urging them to find strength and solace in her legacies of a life of service to God, country and humanity.
