Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed sympathy to former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, following the death of his mother, Dame Ezinne Mary Oduah Amaechi.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Kalu described the late Dame Amaechi as a devoted mother, woman of faith and respected matriarch whose life was marked by humility, compassion and unwavering commitment to her family, community and humanity.

The former Abia State governor said her death was a painful loss not only to the Amaechi family but also to all who knew her, adding that she lived a life of service, dignity and grace that would continue to inspire others.

He extended his condolences to Amaechi, members of the bereaved family, friends and associates, praying that God would grant them the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.

Kalu urged the family to draw comfort from the enduring legacy of love, discipline, faith and selfless service that the deceased left behind.

“On behalf of my family and the good people of Abia North Senatorial District, I extend my deepest condolences to my dear brother, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the entire Amaechi family. I pray that Almighty God grants you the strength to bear this painful loss and grant the soul of your beloved mother eternal rest,” he said.

The senator also prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Dame Amaechi’s soul and asked God to continue to comfort the family during their period of mourning.