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Late Madam Igali, A Quintessential Mother, Says Gov. Diri

Late Madam Igali, A Quintessential Mother, Says Gov. Diri

News Feature
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described the late Madam Patricia Igali, mother of one of Nigeria’s foremost diplomats, Ambassador Boladei Igali, as a woman whose departure would be greatly missed. Governor Diri stated this on Tuesday when he led a high-powered delegation on a condolence visit to the Igali family in Yenagoa, the state capital. The governor said although the deceased lived to 84 years, no age was ripe enough to lose a loved one, especially a virtuous woman like Madam Igali. While commiserating with the family, Governor Diri said he equally felt their pain as she inspired her children and relations to become responsible citizens. He narrated his personal encounter with the deceased, describing her as a down-to-earth woman that did not mince words....