The Honourable Commissioner for Infrastructure In Ebonyi State, Engr Fidelis Nweze is dead, THE WHISPERER has learnt.
THE WHISPERER gathered that the Honourable Commissioner died in Turkish Hospital in Abuja, the Nation’s capital.
The Commissioner’s death is coming just a month after the death of
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Housing, Uche Okah.
Ukah reportedly died at a hospital in Abuja, where she was receiving treatment over an undisclosed illness.
Read statement from EBS government confirming his death;
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engineer David Nweze Umahi, FNSE, FNATE has sadly announced the sudden departure of the Commissioner for Infrastructure for Concession, Engineer Fidelis Nweze in a ghastly motor accident on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
To this end, the Governor has declared Wednesday, June 23, 2021, as a Public Holiday in Honour of the departed former members of the State Executive Council.
The affected former Exco members are Engineer Fidelis Nweze, former Commissioner for Infrastructure for Concession and Engineer Uche Okah, former Commissioner for Housing.
Consequently, the Governor has directed that all offices and markets should be closed while all flags are to fly at half mast on Wednesday, June 23rd 2021 across the State.
The Governor also directed all Government officials to proceed on fasting to seek the face of God in the Affairs of the State While CAN is charged to organize Prayers to break the fast by 4pm at Christian Ecumenical Centre every day, starting from Wednesday, June 23 to Saturday, June 26, 2021.
All Government officials are enjoined to participate in all the activities.
The Governor prays for peaceful repose of the souls of the fallen former Exco members.
Francis Nwaze
Special Assistant to the Governor
(Media and Publicity)
June 22, 2021.
