GOV. OTU, TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, ETUNG LEADERSHIP, CRISPA, OTHERS HONOUR CRS HEALTH COMMISSIONER AS HE LAYS MOTHER TO REST
By PET Media
It was a weekend of mourning, tributes and celebration of a life well spent in Bendeghe Ekiem, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, as political stakeholders, community leaders, professionals and other distinguished personalities gathered to pay their last respects to the late Mrs. Maria Asu Okongor Ayuk, mother of the Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk.
Speaking during his condolence message at the church service on Saturday morning, the Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan Enoh, described the deceased as a good woman who lived a life worthy of honour.
The Governor noted that the impressive turnout of dignitaries at the funeral was a reflection of the Commissioner’s commitment to hard work, public service and the development of humanity.
“We honoured this ceremony because the Commissioner has continued to demonstrate hard work and commitment to the development of humanity. Mama Maria was a good woman until her death,” he said.
Other notable personalities in attendance included top government officials, commissioners, House of Assembly members,ministry partners and staff, the APC House of Representatives candidate for Obubra-Etung Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Blessing Egbara; Prince Ebuta Ojong Ayuk; the Executive Chairman of Etung Local Government Area, Hon. Henry Njar Anom; members of the Cross River State political class;Hon Gabriel Odu Oji,Hon Etim John Hon. Patrick Ebam Emmanghe; Prince Ebori Nko; and other distinguished personalities.
The funeral ceremony attracted a massive gathering of political leaders, associates, friends, family members and well-wishers, all united in solidarity with the Health Commissioner and his family during their moment of grief.
Beyond the funeral activities, the event also featured a free medical outreach organised in honour of the deceased, providing healthcare services to members of the community and reflecting the enduring values of compassion, service and humanity.
The gathering was not only an opportunity to bid farewell to Mama Maria but also a demonstration of love, respect and solidarity with the family she left behind.
May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
