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CBN Gov’s mother buried

CBN Gov’s mother buried

Mr Godwin Emefiele answering questions during his screening by the Senate for Central Bank Governorship in Abuja on Wednesday

…Buhari pays tribute

By Festus Ahon, Asaba

President Muhammadu Buhari, has described the late Mrs. Alice Emefiele, mother of  the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, as a great mother, community leader and a peace maker.

Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Babachir David Lawal, during the burial ceremony held at Agbor, Delta State, said the deceased contributed to the growth and development of her community.

While extending the condolence of his family and the Federal Government to Mr Godwin Emefiele and his siblings, he prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss of their beloved mother.

Earlier in a sermon, the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Nicholas Okoh, told the people to make  impact in the society while alive.