The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed grief and shock on the death of his former aide, Mr. Anthony Chucks Obuh.
Obuh who died in the early hours of Thursday morning at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, was born 27th January 1957 and was the current Chairman, Delta State Pensions Board.
In a statement by his Media Assistant, Monoyo Edon on Thursday, the former governor described Obuh who first served under him as Director in the office of Secretary to the State Government and Permanent Secretary, Government House, Asaba, as a highly effective and efficient technocrat, hardworking, dedicated, and very humble.
“He became Permanent Secretary Government House and Protocol, when I was Governor, from where he resigned to contest the Governorship seat of Delta State.
“After the unsuccessful attempt, he was appointed a Commissioner for Special Duties until the end of my administration.
“In the past few years, he has dealt with a protracted illness for which he had sought medical solutions both in Nigeria and overseas. He finally succumbed to the illness in the early hours of this morning.
“He was a highly effective and efficient technocrat, hardworking, dedicated, and very humble”, he posited.
Dr. Uduaghan who prayed for the repose of the gentle soul of the deceased also sent his heartfelt condolences to the Obuh’s family and associates.