Warri NUJ Correspondents Chapel Mourns As Chairman Loses Father, Pa. Okpomor

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents Chapel, has commiserated with it’s chairman, Mr Victor Okpomor on the demise of his father, Pa. Isaac A Okpomor.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the chapel’s Secretary, Mr Edeki Igafe, the media correspondents described the news of the transition of the Nonagenarian as
shocking.

The chapel, while identifying with “our own at this moment of grief, we prayed the Almighty God to grant the departed father an eternal rest.

“The news of the demise of Pa Okpomor was devastating to us particularly at a time the family and the Obrumudu Community needed him most to tap from his pool of wisdom.

“We pray God to grant the family, community the entire Oghara kingdom in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

“Pa Okpomor, until his death, was a devoted christian and community leader in Obrumudu, Oghara kingdom in Ethiope West.

“He was a retired health worker and a successful farmer.

“Known for his truthfulness and honesty, daddy was a voice to the voiceless, a legacy that may be difficult to equal in the community.

“Daddy, we are extremely proud of you, you have created a vacuum that may be difficult to fill in the test of time.

“We, however, take solace believing that you rest peacefully in the Bosom our Lord and hoping that your transition brings endurable peace to the family, community and the entire Ethiope West.

“Pa Okpomor transited on October 17, 2023 at the age of 95.

“He was survived by many children including Mr Victor Okpomor”, the statement said.