The member representing Eket federal constituency, Akwa Ibom State, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, has mourned the passing away of Madam Lydia Yilwatda, the mother of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda.
In a condolence message he sent to the APC boss, the lawmaker described the late matriarch as “a revered community leader and devoted mother, who gave her love, time, and energy to the service of God and humanity.”
He recalled that “as a committed member of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Madam Yilwatda lived a life of faith, discipline, and purpose that impacted many around her.”
According to Etteh, “the late Madam Lydia was an embodiment of the virtues of grace, resilience, and service, devoting herself to nurturing her children and uplifting her community,” adding that, “she was certainly committed to her endeavours and lived a spirited, graceful, and impactful life.”
Etteh, therefore, urged Prof. Yilwatda, and the bereaved family to draw strength from the cherished memories and legacies their mother left behind, stressing that her departure should not only be a moment of grief, but also of thanksgiving for a life well-lived.
“As you mourn, I pray that the Almighty God grants you the fortitude and courage to bear this irreplaceable loss. May you find comfort in the indelible memories and enduring legacies she left behind,” Etteh stressed.
The lawmaker reminded the family and associates of the APC chairman that “while Madam Lydia’s transition is a painful void, her name and works will remain etched in the hearts of all who were touched by her exemplary life.
