By Iruoma Douglas, Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has lost one of his confidential aide.
In a statement signed on Sunday by Paulinus Nsirim, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Governor Wike expressed shock over the sudden death of his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu.
According to the statement, the Governor described late Nwakaudu as a loyal and dedicated professional who contributed immensely to the implementation of the The New Rivers Vision.
“The Governor, on behalf of his family, the government and good people of the State condoled with the bereaved family.”
He prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the great loss.
Late Nwakaudu died at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) after a brief illness on Sunday.