The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of the late Pastor Mrs. Juliana Ewemade Ehikhamhen, mother of Comrade Emmanuel Orukpe Ehikhamhen, a former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security and Surveillance.

In a statement, Obaseki described the late Juliana Ehikhamhen as a kind, compassionate and loving woman, noting that she will be remembered for her peaceful nature and love for family and community.

The governor said, “I am saddened by the news of the passing of Late Pastor Mrs. Juliana Ewemade Ehikhamhen, who died at the age of 69.

“Mama was a kind, compassionate and loving woman who lived an exemplary life. She espoused strong family values and impacted positively on everyone who came in contact with her.

“She will be remembered for her peaceful nature and love for family and community. She will be sorely missed.”

He added, “I commiserate with the entire Ehikhamhen family, friends and associates and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”