"Deputy Senate President Pays Tribute to Okey Ezea: A True Pan-Nigerian Leader"

Table of Contents

1. Shocking Death of Senator Okey Ezea
2. Tributes from Senator Barau Jibrin
3. Contributions to Unity and Progress
4. Condolences to the Family
5. Biography of Senator Okey Ezea

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, APC, Kano North, has described the passing of Senator Okey Ezea (Enugu North) as profoundly shocking.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau praised the qualities of the late lawmaker, referring to him as a true pan-Nigerian politician.

He noted that the deceased, who served as the Vice Chairman of both the Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and NEPAD, as well as the Senate Committee on Culture and Creative Economy, made significant contributions to fostering unity and progress in the nation.

Barau emphasized that the late politician from Enugu would be remembered for his dedication to the Nigerian cause through his various contributions both within and outside the Senate.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of my friend, his wife, Madam Chioma, his children, the entire community of Enugu North Senatorial District, and Enugu State as a whole.

“May God provide them with the strength to endure this profound loss. Senator Okey Ezea was an exemplary patriotic Nigerian who worked tirelessly to improve the living standards of the people of Enugu North Senatorial District and beyond,” he stated.

Born on August 11, 1963, the late senator was a lawyer and businessman who was elected on the Labour Party platform to represent Enugu North Senatorial District during the 2023 general elections.