It is no doubt a sad experience to you lose a loved one.
But you are consoled when you realise that the deceased lived a fulfilled life worthy of emulation and left behind a lasting legacy.
This feeling becomes more effective considering the reaction of the Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Maureen Tamuno, following the passing of her father, Elder Clement Chepaka, recently.
The patriarch of the Chepaka family of Agbabiri in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State died at 93.
The late Chepaka, who was a media practitioner and producer with the Rivers State Ministry of Information, was a statesman, a custodian of history and tradition and disciplinarian to boot.
Meanwhile, condolences messages have begun to flood in since the passing of the nonagenarian.
The latest message was no mean person but President Muhammad Buhari who commiserate with High Commissioner over the passing of her father and the family’s patriarch.
The president, in a condolence message, signed by his Special Adviser, (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina, said, “Elder Clement Chepaka, 93, will be sorely missed for his charity, kindness and leadership.
“The President sympathises with family, friends and associates of the departed, urging them to find solace in his good works, especially at the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Broadcast, where he worked for many years as a producer and broadcaster.
“President Buhari prays that the soul of Elder Chepaka will find eternal rest in the Lord.”
Although the date for the burial is yet to be announced by the family, a source revealed that plans are ongoing to give their patriarch a befitting burial.
Tanumo, a woman blessed with brains, beauty and confidence, is someone who believes that women should play important roles in the society.
Over the years, she has continued to deploy her God-given talents to the service of humanity.
Since she was appointed as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, she has not disappointed her people and those who entrusted her with the job.
