Governor Okowa Condoles Ben Murray-Bruce Over Mother’s DemisePAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Asaba - Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the chairman of Silverbird Group, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, whose mother, Mrs. Margaret Murray-Bruce, passed away on Tuesday, February 1. In a statement by his spokesman sent to Legit.ng, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the governor said that it was sad to hear of the passing of 95-year-old Margaret Murray-Bruce, noting that her death was a loss not just to her family but to the society at large. He said that the contributions of the deceased matriarch of the Murray-Bruce family to society were laudable, and urged the children and other family members to be consoled by the legacies she left behind. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app His words: In a related development, Governor Okowa recently commiserated with the Alao-Akala family, the people, and government of Oyo state on the passing of former governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala. Akala, who ruled Oyo state from 2007 to 2011 died in the early hours of Wednesday, January 12 in Ogbomoso at the age of 71. Okowa said that the former governor contributed immensely to the development of his state as a former deputy governor to Alhaji Rashidi Ladoja, and later as governor of the state. Similarly, a former minister of police affairs, Oyewale Adesiyan, has described the demise of Alao-Akala, as a great loss to him, his family, and the entire country. Adesiyan said the former governor lived an exemplary life, adding that he would be remembered for the good roles he played in the lives of many people within and outside Oyo state. He also described the former Oyo governor as a leader per excellence. Source: Legit.ng Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has joined other prominent Nigerians in consoling Senator Ben Murray-Bruce over his mother's demise Mrs. Margaret Murray-Bruce, passed away on Tuesday, February 1 at the ripe age of 95 as announced by her family Okowa said that the contributions of the deceased matriarch of the Murray-Bruce family to society were laudable PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Asaba - Legit.ng, Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app “I learnt of the passing of Mama Margaret Murray-Bruce, the mother of my good friend and brother, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce. “Although mama was old, it's usually very heart-breaking to lose a parent at whatever age. I am nonetheless consoled by the fact that Mama Murray-Bruce lived a worthy and exemplary life, and is known to have impacted many lives while she lived. “On behalf of my family, the government, and people of Delta, I condole with my dear brother, Ben Murray-Bruce, on the passing of his beloved mother, Mama Margaret Murray-Bruce. “It is indeed a painful loss but I urge you, Ben, and the entire family to take solace in the fact that she lived a life of great accomplishments and left indelible footprints. “It is our prayer that God should grant you and the family the fortitude to bear this great loss.”