Governor of Bayelsa Surrounding, Senator Douye Diri, has commiserated with the nation of past due retired Primary Common Godwin Osagie Abbe, a former navy governor of Akwa Ibom and Rivers states.
Abbe was once governor of Rivers Surrounding between 1990 and 1992 earlier than Bayelsa Surrounding was once carved out on October 1, 1996.
He was once additionally Minister of Inside and next Minister of Defence between 1988 and 1992.
Governor Diri, in a remark on Tuesday in Yenagoa by way of his spokesperson, Mr Daniel Alabrah, described Abbe as a consummate {and professional} navy officer who was once dedicated to the carrier of his native land.
He stated, “His passing is a loss no longer handiest to his nation, his crowd and Edo Surrounding, but additionally the rustic, given his observe file of devoted and selfless pursuit of a better and united Nigeria.
“General Abbe was noted for his brilliance and upholding of the highest traditions of the Armed Forces while protecting the territorial integrity of our country.”
Diri, who expressed the reliefs of the federal government and nation of the atmosphere, steered the Abbe nation to be comforted by way of his bright legacies of integrity and patriotism in addition to his contributions to nationwide building.
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