Reps mourn demise of Vivian, wife of Akwa Ibom colleague

<p>No fewer than 100 members of the House of Representatives paid their last respects yesterday to Deaconess Vivian, the wife of Obong Paul Ekpo, representing Etinan / Nsit Ibom / Nsit Ubium federal constituency.</p>, <p>The Lawmakers were at Etinan Local Council of Akwa Ibom State for the burial of Vivian, ‘Nee Akenge.</p>, <p>The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, was ably represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu.</p>, <p>In separate goodwill messages, members described Deaconess Ekpo as a virtuous woman, a lover of God, her family, and her community.</p>, <p>They affirmed that she was an exemplary figure who left a legacy of virtue, integrity, and service.</p>, <p>The House, therefore, expressed support for Hon. Ekpo and his family at this trying time and prayed for God to grant him the strength to bear the irreplaceable loss.</p>, <p>The House is, however, consoled that Deaconess Ekpo lived a good life in her time, a shining example of all that is best in our land.</p>