Update:

REPS SPEAKER, TAJUDEEN ABBAS DESCRIBES LATE HON. NKEREUWEM DAN AS TRUE BEACON OF HOPE FOR HIS COMMUNITY, CONDOLES FAMILY AT FUNERAL

Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has condoled the family of Hon. Nkereuwem Okon Dan, over the passing of their father, who represented Abak Federal Constituency in the Third Republic.

Rt. Hon. Abbas extended his condolences at the funeral service of the former federal legislator, which was held on December 2, 2023, at the Mercy Hospital field, Abak, Akwa Ibom state.

Represented by the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep Unyime Idem, the Speaker mourned the passage of the man who described as a “community leader and an influential figure who dedicated his life to serving his people and making a positive impact on our society.”

According to Rt. Hon. Abbas, “From His mini profile, it is very clear that Late Hon Nkereuwem was a true visionary leader and a beacon of hope for his community. His unwavering commitment to public service and his tireless efforts in championing the rights and welfare of his people will forever be remembered.

The Speaker stressed that beyond his political accomplishments, the Late Hon Nkereuwem was a compassionate and empathetic individual who truly cared about the well-being of others.

The Late Hon. Nkereuwem Dan was a member of the National Assembly in the Third Republic and represented Abak Federal Constituency under the platform of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, but later joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, where he was an active member of the APC Elders Forum in Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, until his death.