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Senator Ayogu Eze Passes Away at 66
Former Senator Ayogu Eze, who represented the Enugu North Senatorial district in the National Assembly, has passed away at the age of 66. According to a reliable source, Eze breathed his last on Thursday at an Abuja hospital after battling a protracted illness.
Senator Ayogu Eze
During his tenure in the Senate spanning from 2007 to 2015, Senator Eze made significant contributions to national governance and legislative processes. Serving as Committee Chairman on Information and Media during his initial four years, he later took on the role of chairman for the committee on works after his reelection in 2011.
Senator Eze’s dedication to public service extended beyond his committee roles. He served as a member of various committees, including Police Affairs, National Planning, Marine Transport, Federal Character & Inter-Government Affairs, and notably, the Constitution Drafting and Amendment Committee, where he played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s 1999 constitution.
Reacting to the news of Senator Eze’s demise, Ikechukwu Eze, a youth leader from his community, Umuiyda autonomous community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, expressed profound shock and grief. He described Senator Eze’s passing as a significant loss not only to the zone but to Nigeria as a whole.
“We heard the sad news. We are mourning him now. His death is a loss to us, the state, and Nigeria,” Ikechukwu Eze said.
Born on November 23, 1958, Senator Ayogu Eze began his political journey when he was elected Senator for the Enugu North Senatorial District of Enugu State on June 5, 2007.
The passing of Senator Ayogu Eze marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and commitment to the welfare of the people he represented.
Sunday Daniel
July 18, 2024 at 03:51
Rest in peace
Emmanuel Abala
June 15, 2024 at 11:15
may ur soul rest ND ma God keep the family
Babatunde Haruna
June 13, 2024 at 18:57
Rest in peace
Oghenero Edafevwioni
June 12, 2024 at 13:27
May his soul rest in peace.
Taofeek Yakubu
June 11, 2024 at 22:27
Good man
Ezra Jonathan
June 11, 2024 at 21:13
May he’s soul continue to rest in peace
Jemila Aliyu
June 11, 2024 at 16:12
may his soul continue to rest in the blossom of the lord
Comfort Efetevbia
June 11, 2024 at 15:33
What a great loss to the people of Enugu State .
Condolence
Kemi Oloruntoba
June 11, 2024 at 15:12
may his gentle soul rest in peace
Humphery
June 8, 2024 at 17:54
because
SAMUEL EMEDOH
June 11, 2024 at 15:26
rest in peace senator