The leadership of the House of Representatives on Tuesday adjourned all legislative activities in honour of late Hon. Ekene Adams who died at the age of 39.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced the adjournment on the floor, as members observed a minute silence in his honour.
While expressing grief over the demise of the lawmaker, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu on Tuesday expressed sadness over the death of Kaduna lawmaker, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams.
The lawmaker who represented Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency was until his death the Chairman House Committee on Sports.
Kalu in a condolence message said Adams was dedicated to delivering the dividends of democracy to his constituents and will be greatly missed in the House.
Condoling his family, constituents, the government and people of Kaduna State, the Deputy Speaker prayed to God to comfort everyone affected by his death and grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
He said, “Deeply saddened by the shocking news of the death of our colleague, Hon. Adams, who served as the House Committee Chairman on Sports, was dedicated to delivering the dividends of democracy to his constituents.
“He will be greatly missed in the House. My heartfelt prayers to his immediate family, the people of the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, and Kaduna State as a whole.
“May God comfort everyone affected by his death and grant them the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
“During this difficult time in the parliament, I urge all Nigerians to continue to pray for their leaders. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”
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