Okowa Mourns As Delta CJ, Justice Umukoro Loses Wife 

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed his deep condolences to the
family of the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshall Umukoro
over the death of his wife, Mrs Lizzy Umukoro.

The Governor’s condolence message is contained in a statement by
his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, in Asaba on Saturday,
wherein he described Mrs. Umukoro’s death as a great loss not only
to the family but the state in general, given her invaluable
contributions to the cause of humanity.

He noted that the deceased was a dedicated and dignified woman
whose support and contribution to the family had in no small way
impacted positively in the husband’s illustrious career in the
judiciary. 

Governor Okowa paid glowing tribute to Mrs Umukoro for being a
good mother and urged the family to take solace in the fact that
the late matriarch made enormous contribution to the successes
achieved by her husband culminating in his emergence as the Chief
Judge of Delta State.

“The late Mrs Lizzy Umukoro was a quintessential mother, devout
Christian who devoted her life to the service of God and
humanity”. 

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I
commiserate with His Lordship, the Chief Judge of Delta State
Justice Marshall Umukoro over the painful loss of his beloved wife,
Mrs Lizzy Umukoro”.

He called on the bereaved family to uphold the cherished ideals
of community service, kindness and generosity associated with the
late Mrs Umukoro and prayed the Almighty God to grant repose to her
soul, and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable
loss.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, the entire Delta
State judiciary on the irreparable loss of this selfless and
patriotic woman,” he said. 

The Governor prayed to God to grant her eternal rest.