The Kogi State Government has commiserated with the Joshua family over the passing of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Mary Bamitale Joshua, mother of the Executive Chairman of Yagba East Local Government Area, Hon. Dare Joshua (Venza).
In a condolence message issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the government described the late Mrs. Joshua as a woman of exceptional virtue, deep compassion, and remarkable commitment to the wellbeing of others.
“We commiserate with the Joshua family on the loss of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Mary Bamitale Joshua. She was a woman of great virtue, a humanitarian of repute, and a shining example of selflessness.
“Mama’s life was defined by love, service, and an unshakable faith in God. She touched many lives through her acts of kindness, her wisdom, and her ability to inspire others to live with integrity and compassion. Her legacy will continue to speak for her through the countless lives she impacted positively.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Joshua family, especially Hon. Dare Joshua, the Executive Chairman of Yagba East Local Government Area, in this moment of grief. May the Almighty God grant her eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear this painful loss,” the statement read.
The Kogi State Government further urged the family to take solace in the fact that Mrs. Joshua lived a fulfilled life, leaving behind enduring values and a legacy of service that will be remembered for generations.
