BREAKING: Christiana Njideka Ezeife, former Anambra First Lady is dead

The death has been announced of Chief Mrs. Christiana Njideka Ezeife, wife of the first Civilian Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike Igbo Ukwu.

Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo confirmed this in a statement on his Facebook page.

Soludo wrote, “The loss of a loved one comes with a lot of emotional setbacks, especially one you have shared a huge part of your life with.

“The death of Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Christiana Njideka Ezeife, wife of the first Civilian Governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike Igbo Ukwu) is a deep cut on fond memories.

“I visited His Excellency today to condole with him and his family. His thankful disposition reminded me of the scriptural admonition that we must give thanks to God in all situations, and at all times.

“May God continue to grant the Ezeifes the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, even as we pray for the continued repose of the soul of Mama.”