President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Senator Ben Uwajumogu (APC-Imo). He recalled that Uwajumogu was full of life at the Senate Chamber on Tuesday, which made the news of his death even more difficult to take. “Senator Uwajumogu’s sudden death is shocking and a painful loss to the 9th National Assembly where he always made robust contributions to the debates and other activities of the Upper legislative chamber. “He will be greatly missed by all of us, his colleagues and staff of the Senate,” Lawan said. The Senate President prayed that God almighty will comfort his loved ones and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

Source: Punch December 18, 2019 18:45 UTC