The Enugu State House of Assembly, on Thursday, organised a valedictory session in honour of a former lawmaker, late Mr Michael Anih, who represented Enugu North Constituency in the old Anambra House of Assembly.
Anih, who hailed from Ngwo Community in Enugu North Local Government Area, died at the age of 77 on May 24.
In a speech during the session on the floor of the House, the Speaker, Chief Uche Ugwu, paid glowing tribute to the deceased “for his legislative contributions to the growth and development of the state”.
Ugwu said that Anih “died at a time his legislative experience was needed most”.
He prayed God for the eternal repose of his soul and to grant his family, especially his wife, the fortitude to bear the loss.
Also, the lawmaker representing Enugu South Rural Constituency, Mrs Obiajulu Ugwu, said the deceased helped to mentor many people into leadership position.
Ugwu, who is the Deputy Chief Whip of the assembly, said the late lawmaker would be missed for his contributions to the development of the state.
The member representing Oji-River Constituency, Mr Osita Ngwu, also described the lawmaker as a good man, who made himself accessible to all, while in office.
In a vote of thanks on behalf of the bereaved family, Air Commodore Onubugu Onoh (Rtd) thanked the House for the honour and respect accorded to their late brother.
Onoh expressed satisfaction that the late legislator did his best in the service to humanity and state during his lifetime.