Arise TV, ThisDay Founder, Obaigbena Loses Mother at 88 as Buhari Mourns

Founder and Editor in Chief of Arise Television and ThisDay newspapers, Nduka Obaigbena has lost his mother, Princess Margaret Obaigbena.
In commiserating with the publisher, President Muhammadu Buhari described the late Princess Margaret as a pillar of strength for the family, an accomplished mother and revered community leader, whose absence would be felt far beyond her immediate environment.
He conveyed sympathies to the Royal Palace of the Obi of Owa Kingdom in Delta, on the passing of a most treasured daughter, Princess Margaret Obaigbena, nee Usifoh.
In a condolence message by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina on Friday in Abuja, the President also commiserated saying the demise of the Princess will create a great vacuum in the community.
The President urged the family to take solace in the understanding that she lived her passion by caring for the distressed and disadvantaged.
He also eulogised her steadfast disposition to servicing mankind, beginning early in life and reaching the peak of the nursing profession, channelling her energy and resources to the realisation of lofty convictions.
Buhari commiserated with the government and people of Edo and Delta on the loss of the illustrious citizen who contributed immensely to the development of the two states.
”Her role as Special Adviser to three Governors of Delta will remain indelible in the annals of the state,” he said.
The president prayed Almighty God to grant her soul eternal rest.