Pa Mattias Keyamo (late)
By Jon Egie
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has commiserated with the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, on the demise of his father, Pa Mattias Keyamo.
Senator Omo-Agege, in a statement in Abuja yesterday also condoled with the entire family, friends and associates of Pa. Keyamo.
He called on the children of the deceased to emulate the foot prints of their late father who ensured that he left a good legacy for them.
While describing the late octogenarian as humble, hardworking, generous, disciplined and God-fearing, the Deputy President of the Senate applauded his life of fine character and sound values.
He urged Olorogun Keyamo and his family members to take solace in the good life of Pa. Keyamo.
“I received with shock the sad news of the passing of your dearly beloved father, Pa Mattias Keyamo – a great man who led a worthy life of discipline, excellence and peace.
“Papa’s transition is clearly a huge loss to you, your entire family, the Urhobo Nation and Delta State as a whole. This is usually the case when we lose a great parent.
“My brother, please accept my heartfelt condolences and extend same to your dear family in Erovie Quarters of Uvwie.
“I pray that you all will be consoled by the fact that Papa led a decent and disciplined life worthy of emulation by all who love what is good. Papa’s legacy of unquestionable honourable living is one that gives immeasurable pride to all our people”, he said.
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