Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Abia Governor, passed on

Chief Ukpai Agwu Ukpai, PhD, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor of Abia State died early Hours today. 

In a statement by Chief John Okiyi Kalu Honorable Commissioner for Information, which reads, "It is with sadness and deep sense of loss that Abia State Government wishes to announce the death of Chief Ukpai Agwu Ukpai, PhD, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Governor, who passed on in the early hours of today after a brief illness." 

According to the statement, abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, is in deep shock as he mourns the untimely exit of Chief Ukpai who has been a long term associate, friend and irreplaceable partner in progress. 

He will be sorely missed by everyone in Government in particular and Abians in General. 

Our sincere condolences go to the immediate family, people of Ohafia LGA and the good people of Abia State.

May God grant the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the loss and may the soul of Chief Ukpai rest in the bosom of the Lord.