The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE has sadly announced the sudden departure of the Commissioner for Infrastructure for Concession, Engineer Fidelis Nweze in a ghastly motor accident on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity Francis Nwaze.
The statement noted that the Governor has declared Wednesday, June 23, 2021, as a Public Holiday in Honour of the deceased as well another commissioner does earlier.
The affected former Exco members are Engineer Fidelis Nweze, former Commissioner for Infrastructure for Concession and Engineer Uche Okah, former Commissioner for Housing.
Consequently, the Governor has directed that all offices and markets should be closed while all flags are to fly at half mast on Wednesday, June 23rd 2021 across the State.
The Governor also directed all Government officials to proceed on fasting to seek the face of God in the Affairs of the State While CAN is charged to organize Prayers to break the fast by 4pm at Christian Ecumenical Centre every day, starting from Wednesday, June 23 to Saturday, June 26, 2021.
All Government officials are enjoined to participate in all the activities.
The Governor prays for peaceful repose of the souls of the fallen former Exco members.
