The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State; and former governors of the State have witnessed the burial of late Senator Anyim Ude, who formerly represented Ebonyi South zone at the 6th Senate.
Akpabio during the burial at the deceased’s hometown, Iyioji Akaeze in Ivo local government area of the State, said that the deceased left indelible legacies and a vacuum that would be difficult to fill.
Akpabio, represented by former Governor David Umahi, said that the 9th Senate honoured Ude and the 10th session honoured him three times.
“When his achievements and character were read at the floor of the Senate, everyone stood still,” he added.
He noted that when character is lost, everything is lost; but money, health and others can be replaced.
The Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru specially commended the deceased’s wife for taking care of Senator Anyim Ude while alive.
“Any woman who takes care of her husband up till 80 years of age should be commended, especially when it involves only one wife.
“We assure the family that the State government will always support the family, as anyone who loses the father must suffer.
“The goverment will also donate N15million to the St. Andrews Presybetarian Church, which he built, for renovations,” he promised.
His Eminence Ekpeyong Akpanika, Prelate and Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, urged leaders to emulate the virtues of the deceased and realize that wealth ends on earth.
“Nigerians are currently suffering as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy and wise leaders can provide free transportation to cushion the effects,” he urged.
Dignatataries such as former Govenors Martin Elechi and Sam Egwu eulogized the veteran journalist, who died at the age of 82.
The burial was witnessed by a large crowd of dignataries and well-wishers from across the country and beyond.
