Omawumi Udoh
Lawmaker representing Warri South I constituency in Delta state house of assembly, Omawumi Udoh has died in London after a protrcated illness.
Omawumi Udoh
The Speaker of the House, Monday Igbuya, on Wednesday night announced Omawuunmi’s death.
In a statement signed by Mr. Igbuya’s Chief Press secretary, Henry Ebireri, the speaker described the late Ms. Udoh as “a dogged fighter, grassroots woman and leader.”
“ I wish to convey to you the deepest condolence of the Delta House of Assembly in an emotion laden voice. It is really hard to believe,” he said.
The speaker also described Ms. Udoh as an extraordinary woman, who demonstrated a life of service, love, compassion and excellence to her family, community and the state,
According to him, Omawumi Udoh’s death is a great loss to the state,.
“She built a bridge of hope and unity among her people, she played politics of development. She had generous spirit and she was dependable in every facet of her life.
“Udoh was also admired for her wit, charm, vision and steadfast devotion to her political associates and family, we will miss her,” Mr. Igbuya said.
Born in 1960, Ms. Udoh became a member of the state House of Assembly in 2003, on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).
