The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru has described the passing of the pioneer Military Administrator of the state, Navy Captain Walter Feghabo (rtd) as colossal loss to the nation.
According to the governor, Feghabo will forever be remembered as a man of vision, discipline, and uncommon patriotism who laid a solid Socio-economic and political foundation for Ebonyi state at its infancy.
“When Ebonyi State was created in 1996, Navy Captain Feghabo took up the historic responsibility of giving direction, hope, and administrative structure to a fledgling state emerging from two parent states.
“With courage, foresight, hindsight and selflessness, he nurtured the dreams of our founding fathers and set the tone for the development trajectory we are building upon today.
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“His commitment to public service, his humility in leadership, and his passion for national unity stand as enduring legacies that will continue to inspire generations of Ebonyians including me,” Gov. Nwifuru said.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.
The governor noted that the story of the state’s progress cannot be told without acknowledging the pioneering sacrifices and statesmanship of the late Feghabo.
“On behalf of the government and people of Ebonyi State, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the government and people of Bayelsa State, and the Nigerian Navy for the loss of this gallant officer, visionary leader, nation builder and of course, one of our grandfathers,” the statement concluded.
