By Emeka Ugwuanyi
Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in Abia State announced the death of his first wife, Mrs. Ifeoma Kalu.
Orji Uzor Kalu confirmed the demise of his wife on Monday in a statement on his Facebook page.
He wrote: “With a heavy heart and pain, we announce the passing on to eternal glory of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu, aged 61 years.
“She was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity.
“A memorial service in her honour is scheduled to be held in the United States of America (USA).
“Please remember her and loved ones in prayers at this difficult period.
“May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”
Kalu married Ifeoma Ada Menakaya in December 1989 in his hometown of Igbere, Abia State. He had four children with his late wife Ifeoma, namely: Neya Uzor Kalu, Michael Uzor Kalu, Olivia Uzor Kalu and Nicole Uzor Kalu.
Kalu currently serves as the Chief Whip of the Senate. He was Abia State governor from 1999 to 2007.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on the passing on of his wife, Mrs. Ifeoma Ada Kalu.
Sanwo-Olu expressed his sadness over the death of the late Mrs. Ifeoma Kalu in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. He sympathised with Senator Kalu, his family and the entire people of Abia State.
Sanwo-Olu: “On behalf of my family and the people of Lagos State, I commiserate with former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the demise of his beloved wife of 33 years, Mrs. Ifeoma Ada Kalu.
“I also sympathise with all the children of the deceased – Neya Uzor Kalu, Michael Uzor Kalu, Olivia Uzor Kalu, and Nicole Uzor Kalu over the death of their mother.
“No doubt the death of a loved one is usually a painful episode in our lives because it is irreparable but we must always take solace in God for a good life spent by the late Ifeoma Kalu during her lifetime.
“Mrs. Kalu was a woman of virtue who committed herself to the service of God and humanity as well as a partner, friend, wife, and great supporter to her husband, Senator Orji Kalu.
“I pray for the repose of the late Mrs. Ifeoma Kalu’s soul. God will grant her eternal rest and grant Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, his children, and the deceased family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
