The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajamilia has described late Deaconess Mrs Mercy Umannah as virtuous woman who lived a purposeful life as a nurse while alive.
The Speaker made the call on Friday, in Abak, during the burial of late Deaconess Mercy John Umanah, mother of Hon. Aniekan Umanah, Member Representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency in the National Assembly and Dr. Uwemedimoh Umanah, Special Assistant to the Governor on Projects Monitoring.
Delivering a condolence message, the Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, represented by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu described Late Deaconess Mercy Umanah as an astute medical practitioner who affected the lives of persons she came across and contributed significantly to the nursing profession.
Gbajabiamila, acknowledged the sacrifices made by Deaconess Umanah pointing out that her tutelage has raised prominent children including a lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, adding that she will be greatly missed by family and entire nursing profession.
Speaking on behalf of the bereaved family, Member Representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency, Hon. Aniekan Umanah, son of the deceased, in a vote of thanks thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for supporting them pay the last respect to their mother, and thanked Members of the House of Representatives who attended the event, praying God to reward their labour of love.
In his homily, the General Superintendent of Qua Iboe Church Nigeria, Rev. Ekpedeme Effanga who spoke on the parable of talents, culled his text from Matt: 14- 27, urged Christians to invest their resources in productive ventures that will create wealth and value chain in the society.
The clergy described the deceased as an illustrious woman who invested her lifetime in humanitarian services and work in the vineyard of God, calling on believers to make their life count on earth.
In his speech during the burial ceremony, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel also renewed calls of social responsibility of the citizenry as panacea for nation building expressing optimism that Nigeria despite its trying times can recover from its challenges.
He said the task of building the country should not be left for Government alone, hence the need for all to collectively join in the duty to rescue the country from its present condition.
The National Assembly delegation had Hon. Barr. Vincent Ekene Ofumelu, member representing Oyi/ Ayamelum federal constituency in attendance.
