Nigeria's Information Minister, Labaran Maku has emphasised the need for people to always give thanks to God even in the face of challenges and difficult moments. The Minister made the remarks in Abuja when he paid a condolence visit to the Director of Protocol and Public Relations in the Federal Ministry of Information, Peter Dama who recently lost his wife, Bridget Dama.
The Minister described her death as a destabilising experience for the family in view of her role in the upkeep of the home. Adding, the ministry was shocked when the news of the death of Bridget Dama broke out. He expressed sadness over her sudden death.
"We have come here to really express our grief on behalf of myself and my family and the entire Ministry of Information over this very sudden loss of your wife and also to express our own support for you at this moment", he said.
Mr. Peter Dama, Director, Public Relations and Protocol.
Labaran Maku reminded the bereaved that life is about destiny and advised the family not to lose hope but hold onto God and remain steadfast in their faith and belief.
He said even though life is transient, Christians believe in life after death. He also prayed God to grant the deceased mercy, eternal rest and to support and comfort him.
In his response, Peter Dama expressed appreciation for the love and sympathy from the management and staff of the ministry over the loss of his wife. He thanked the Minister for promoting love and togetherness among the staff of the ministry, saying this has not been the case in the past.
Source: Information Minister sympathises with Protocol and Public Relations Director over wife demise. (http://fmi.gov.ng/staff-news/30746/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=information-minister-sympathises-with-protocol-and-public-relations-director-over-wife-demise)
Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria