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Senator Aniekan Bassey Condoles James Iniama Over Wife's Demise




Senator Aniekan Bassey on Saturday graced the funeral service in honour of Late Elder (Mrs.) Eme James Iniama at the Upper Room Assembly of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Shetima Ali Mungono Crescent, Utako, Abuja.


The deceased, until her demise at the age of 57, was the beloved wife of Mr. James Iniama, a renowned estate surveyor and valuer.


While commiserating with Mr. Iniama, Senator Bassey said, “The death of a loved one, more so, a wife is usually painful and agonizing. I deeply share in your pains and grief. Your late wife was a revered Elder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a virtuous woman and a community builder. She was a woman imbued with a great sense of patriotism. She was a role model, a peace advocate and a treasure to the family.”


He prayed “the Almighty God to give you and the entire family the fortitude and courage to bear this irreplaceable loss. Please, be consoled by the indelible memories and positive legacies she left behind.”


Media Unit

Office of the Senator

Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District

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