President Muhammadu Buhari and Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday condoled with the Managing Director of ThisDay Newspapers, Mr. Eniola Bello, on the loss of his wife, Mrs Helen Olufunke Eniola-Olaitan.

Conveying Buhari’s condolences, Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), said in a statement: “The President joins family, friends and professional colleagues of the columnist in mourning Helen, whose motherly love and kindness will be sorely missed by the family.

“President Buhari urges family and loved ones to find solace in God and the seeds of goodness and charity sown in many lives by Bello's wife, believing she lived and stood for virtues that will continue to resonate.

“The President prays that the almighty God will grant Helen’s soul eternal rest, and comfort her family.”

On his part, Okowa in a statement in Asaba described late Mrs Eniola-Olaitan as a mother per excellence who supported the husband and family throughout her lifetime.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Delta State, I commiserate with my brother and Managing Director of ThisDay Newspapers, Mr. Eniola Bello, the entire management and staff of Thisday Newspapers, on the loss of his dear wife, Mrs Helen Olufunke Eniola-Olaitan.

“Your wife’s untiring support in an extremely busy but rewarding journalism career cannot be overemphasised. Her departure must have left you with so much sorrow.

“The late Mrs. Eniola-Olaitan was a mother per excellence and a huge pillar of support to her husband and played the role of a mother, mentor and role model to many whose lives she touched in different ways.

“As we join the Eniola Bello family and the entire ThisDay Newspapers to mourn her peaceful passing, we pray that the Almighty God grant her soul eternal rest and may God grant the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” the Governor stated.

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