By Kenneth Onuoha
365Daily – Ebonyi State Government has declared Wednesday, June 23 2021, as a public holiday in honour of two Commissioners who died in service.
Umahi, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Francis Nwaze, on June 23, 2021, expressed sadness over the losses.
Recall that Umahi had earlier lost the State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Engr. Uche Ukah last month due to ill-health.
On Tuesday, June 22, the Governor announced the sudden death of another Commissioner, Infrastructure for Concession, Engr. Fidelis Nweze, as a result of injuries suffered in a ghastly motor accident which occurred on the same day.
Umahi directed the state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to immediately proceed on a fast, alongside the people of Ebonyi, to seek God’s intervention in the affairs of the state.
He said all government institutions and markets must should be closed and urged officials to join in the fast.
The statement read in part: “The Governor has directed that all offices and markets should be closed while all flags are to fly at half mast on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021, across the state.
“The Governor also directed all Government officials to proceed on fasting to seek the face of God in the affairs of the state while CAN is charged to organise prayers to break the fast by 4pm at Christian Ecumenical Centre every day, starting from Wednesday, June 23 to Saturday, June 26, 2021.
“All Government officials are enjoined to participate in all the activities.
“The Governor prays for peaceful repose of the souls of the fallen former Exco members.”