… Says Departed Police Chief Lived a Worthy Life
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has described the departed Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration, Bayelsa State Command, late ACP Emmanuel Idowu Asufi, as a man of integrity who carved a niche for himself in his distinguished career in the Nigerian Police Force.
Governor Diri gave the commendation at a funeral service of the departed Assistant Commissioner of Police held at Obinomba, in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, at the weekend.
Paying glowing tributes to the Ukwuani -born police topbrass, Governor Diri said the late Asufi worked diligently to admiration of so many people, noting that deceased could have contested and convincingly won an election in Bayelsa State because of his good reputation and upright bearing.
Represented by his deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Bayelsa Chief Executive encouraged members of the Asufi family and well-wishers to always appreciate God for His goodness and particularly for the impactful life the late Asufi lived.
He sermonized that life was not about how long a man lived, but how well, stressing that everyone shall be remembered for what they did in their earthly sojourn, which also determines where they would spend eternity.
Governor Diri enjoined the Asufi family, especially the children of the late Assistant Commissioner of Police to closely emulate the good virtues of their father.
He pledged the continued support of the Bayelsa State Government to the bereaved family, and prayed God to strengthen and protect family.
Anchoring his exhortation on John chapter 15 verse 2, Pastor Samuel of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry said the most important thing about man’s existence on earth is fruit bearing.
The clergyman explained that the type of fruit a man brings forth determines his eternal destination.
He admonished his audience to examine themselves if they were bearing the right fruit that would guarantee them a place in heaven.
Pastor Samuel who described ACP Idowu Asufi as a highly dedicated and devout Christian while he lived, said everyone should learn a lesson from the illustrious life of service exemplified by the deceased.
It would be recalled that before the demise of the late ACP Emmanuel Idowu Asufi on the 19th April this year, he served the Nigeria Police in different capacities, including Chief Security Officer, Government House, Yenagoa.
He also served as Operational Commander of the Bayelsa State security outfit, Operation Doo Akpo.
He had also served as
The Bayelsa delegation to the funeral programme also had some Honourable Members of the Bayelsa State House Assembly, led by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Mike Ogbere; members of the State Executive Council, other top government functionaries and some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party.
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