The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has commiserated with the family of Chief Mrs. Tina Egwenomeh, a nurse and chairperson of the Forum of Local Government Nurses and Midwives (FOLGMN) in Ovia South West Local Government Area who lost her life in a road accident while on active duty immunizing children in the ongoing polio outbreak response campaign.
In a statement, Obaseki expressed sadness over the news, noting that the late Chief Egwenomeh was a compassionate, selfless, and committed nurse, whose exploits are worthy of commendations and emulation.
According to him, “It is with great grief and sadness that I received the passing of Chief Mrs. Tina Egwenomeh, who lost her life in a road accident while on active duty immunizing children in the ongoing polio outbreak response campaign.
“A shining example of devotion to duty, Chief Mrs. Egwenomeh was a compassionate, hardworking, and selfless nurse who made indelible contributions to the growth and development of the State’s healthcare system, upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
“As the chairperson of the Forum of Local Government Nurses and Midwives (FOLGMN) in Ovia South West Local Government Area, Mrs. Egwenomeh was committed to the public health and wellbeing of the people, tirelessly attending to the needs of the community and providing compassionate and diligent care to those entrusted to her charge. She will be sorely missed.”
Obaseki added, “On behalf of the Government and good people of Edo State, I extend heartfelt condolences to the entire Egwenomeh family, associates, friends, and well-wishers and pray that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
