By Joseph Edegbo
Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, North West Nigeria, Shehu Sani on Monday visited the residence of a Kaduna based veteran photo journalist, Chief Olu Ajayi of the Vanguard Newspaper and commiserated with him over the death of his wife, Roseline.
Late Roseline died on Saturday at a Kaduna hospital after a brief illness.
According to the Senator who was accompanied by two of his aides, Suleiman Ahmed and Chima Abdulsamad Amadi, the news of the death of Mrs. Ajayi came to him as a rude shock.
“I am here on behalf of my family, the people of Kaduna Central senatorial district to condole you and your family over the death of your wife. The news came as a rude shock.
“Her death is a loss to all who know you. Loss of a wife is a very big tragedy. Our consolation is that she lived an accomplished life as a mother, friend and companion, dying serving her God. She stood by you during all the trying period. This is a phase you are passing through now.
“As men of faith, life is temporal. We are here to serve our God and humanity and we leave this world not when we wish but as destined by God. All we should do while alive is to leave a good name to be remembered for when we are no more. I’m pained by this loss because wives are pillars of the home.
“She will continue to be with you forever in spirit. God will continue to support and strengthen your spirit. Pray God to console the family. She is now immortal and as mortal beings, let’s continue to pray for her soul. From the dust we were created and to dust we shall return.
“You should always take to heart all she did or said while alive shortly before her demise which indicates her preparation to leave this earth, May her soul continue to rest in peace and grant you and the family the fortitude to bear the loss” he prayed.
