Utuama’s Exit Leaves a Void in Delta -Nwoko
ABUJA/Nigeria: As Delta state comes to grief with the transition of former Deputy Governor, Professor Amos Utuama, (SAN), the Senator representing Delta North at the National Assembly, Prince Ned Munir Nwoko has described the exit as a monumental loss to Deltans.
In a tribute to Utuama who died at 77, Senator Nwoko said he was selfless in the service of the state as Deputy governor under the administration of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan between 2007-2015.
He stated that the late Professor Utuama as a legal luminary, outstanding academic and proficient administrator, helped in stabilizing Delta on the path of peace, social cohesion and sustainable development
“Delta lost an illustrious son. The former Deputy governor of Delta state, His Excellency, Professor Amos Utuama would be remembered for his invaluable footprints in Nigeria’s law profession, education, democracy and governance. He was humble and respectful even in his towering status.
“I can attest that late Professor Utuama led an exemplary life. He was elected Deputy Governor under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, but he was fair and just beyond boundaries.
” On behalf of my political supporters and the entire people of Delta North, Anioma, I extend heartfelt condolence to his immediate family and the people of Otu-jeremi community, in Ughelli south local government area for the loss of this statesman, scholar and role model”.
-Nwoko stated
