Gov. Wike’s spokesman confirmed dead
Gov Wike loses spokesperson after brief illness
Simeon Nwakaudu has served as the governor’s Special Assistant on Electronic Media since his first term.
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, announced Nwakaudu’s passing in a statement.
Nwakaudu was said to have died following a brief illness.
Nsirim’s statement reads as follows: “Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed shock over the sudden death of his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu.
“He described late Nwakaudu as a loyal and dedicated professional who contributed immensely to the implementation of the The NEW Rivers Vision.
“The governor on behalf of his family, the government and good people of the state condoled with the bereaved family.
“He prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the great loss.
