Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has commiserated with the family Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN), former Deputy Governor of the state, who died after a protracted illness at the age of 77.
In a condolence message delivered (Saturday November 2) in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, Oborevwori , who disclosed that Utuama died in Warri in the early hours of Saturday, commiserated with the Utuama family, Urhobo nation, the people of Ughelli South Local Government Area and Otu-Jeremi community in particular, over the demise of Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama.
Gov. Oborevwori described the departed Utuama as a renowned law teacher and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who excelled as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state from 1999 to 2007 and later as Deputy Governor of the state from 2007 to 2015.
According to Oborevwori, the deceased was a world class academic whose teachings and research had contributed immensely to the Nigerian legal profession and jurisprudence.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I mourn the passing of a gentleman, a scholar and astute politician, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, (SAN), who passed on in Warri on Saturday.
“I received the devastating news of his death with great shock.
“He was a gentleman-politician, and scholar who distinguished himself in the service of his people, first, as Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state and later as Deputy Governor of the state.
“Throughout his service to the state and country, Prof. Utuama demonstrated commitment to the unity and development of the state,” the Governor was quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria as saying.
He prayed to God to accept the deceased soul and grant fortitude to the family and friends he left to bear the loss.
