No fewer than 100 members of the House of Representatives paid their last respects yesterday to Deaconess Vivian, the wife of Obong Paul Ekpo, representing Etinan / Nsit Ibom / Nsit Ubium federal constituency.
The Lawmakers were at Etinan Local Council of Akwa Ibom State for the burial of Vivian, ‘Nee Akenge.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, was ably represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu.
In separate goodwill messages, members described Deaconess Ekpo as a virtuous woman, a lover of God, her family, and her community.
They affirmed that she was an exemplary figure who left a legacy of virtue, integrity, and service.
The House, therefore, expressed support for Hon. Ekpo and his family at this trying time and prayed for God to grant him the strength to bear the irreplaceable loss.
The House is, however, consoled that Deaconess Ekpo lived a good life in her time, a shining example of all that is best in our land.
