The Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has described the late Hon. Asuquoanwan Andem Attah as an astute Legislator who left footprints in the sands of time.
Ayambem, who was speaking during a Valedictory Session held in honour of the late Lawmaker at the Assembly’s Chambers, admonished her family to build on the legacies that she left behind while praying for the peaceful repose of her soul.
In their tributes, former and serving Lawmakers eulogised their late colleague describing her, amongst other things, as a mother and an effective Legislator who stood for what she believed in.
The Lawmakers harped on the need for the welfare of former Lawmakers to be given priority attention to enable those who have served the State to live long.
The deceased, according to a statement read by the Clerk of the House, Barr. Catherine Ubi, represented Odukpani I State Constituency under the auspices of the National Republican Convention in the 3rd Assembly. She died at the age of 70 years on 2nd April 2024 and was laid to rest on 30th August 2024.
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