Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has mourned the death of Major-General Godwin Abbe (retd.), a former military governor of Rivers State, describing his passing as a profound loss to the state and the nation.
Major-General Abbe, originally from Edo State, served as the military governor of Rivers State between August 1990 and January 1992. His tenure was marked by a commitment to the welfare of the state’s people, a legacy Governor Fubara highlighted in his tribute.
The governor’s condolence message was conveyed in a statement released on Sunday in Port Harcourt by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi. In the message, Fubara praised Abbe’s contributions to national unity and development, referring to him as a leader of exceptional dedication.
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The statement read, “On behalf of my family, the Government and the good people of Rivers State, I condole with the family of the Abbes, the Edo people, and the Nigerian military on the demise of this colossus, whose contributions to the unity, peace, and development of the nation are legendary.
While we mourn his painful exit at this difficult time, we pray for the eternal repose of his soul, and urge the family to take solace in the fact that late Gen. Abbe lived a fulfilled life in the service of his fatherland.”
Governor Fubara also noted that Abbe’s passing is a significant loss not only to Rivers State and the Niger Delta region but also to the entire country, given his distinguished roles in both the military and public service.
