Governor Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has expressed shock over the death of pioneer Military Administrator of Ebonyi State, Navy Commander Walter Feghabo who died at the age of 69 on Sunday.
Feghabo who was later appointed the Military Administrator of Delta State helped lay the foundation of government in Ebonyi State,
Speaking on the death of the former naval officer, Governor Nwifuru, according to statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor extolled the “Courage, foresight and selflessness” of the departed officer.
The statement quoted Nwifuru as saying that, “When Ebonyi State was created in 1996, Navy Captain Feghabo took up the historic responsibility of giving direction, hope, and administrative structure to a fledgling state emerging from two parent states.
“With courage, foresight, hindsight and selflessness, he nurtured the dreams of our founding fathers and set the tone for the development trajectory we are building upon today.
“His commitment to public service, his humility in leadership, and his passion for national unity stand as enduring legacies that will continue to inspire generations of Ebonyians including me”
The Governor noted that the story of state’s progress cannot be told without acknowledging the pioneering sacrifices and statesmanship of late Navy Captain Feghabo.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Ebonyi State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the Government and people of Bayelsa State, and the Nigerian Navy for the loss of this gallant officer, visionary leader, nation builder and of course, one of our grandfathers.”
