Uche Cecil Izuora
The Chairman of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN), Mr. Taiwo Hassan, has led a delegation of the association on a condolence visit to the family of the late Comrade Sylvester Enoghase, assuring them of the association’s unwavering support during this difficult period.
Members of the delegation included CICAN’s Financial Secretary, Mr. Canice Okpara; Assistant Secretary General, Mr. Azeez Disu; and Mr. Niyi Jacobs, among other members of the association.
Speaking during the visit, Hassan expressed the association’s heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Enoghase and the entire family, describing the late Comrade Sylvester Enoghase as a dedicated journalist, committed colleague and valued member of the association whose contributions would not be forgotten.
“We are here to share in your grief and to let you know that you are not alone in this moment of sorrow. On behalf of the entire CICAN family, I encourage you to remain strong and take comfort in the legacy your husband left behind. We pray that God grants you and the family the strength to bear this painful loss,” Hassan said.
The CICAN chairman further assured the widow that the association would continue to stand by the family and urged her to keep members informed about developments regarding the burial arrangements.
“CICAN will continue to support you throughout this period. We also appeal to you to keep the association updated on plans for the burial so that we can fully participate and provide whatever assistance may be necessary,” he added.
Also speaking during the visit, Financial Secretary Canice Okpara and Assistant Secretary General Azeez Disu conveyed the association’s condolences and prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased. Mr. Niyi Jacobs commended the family for their courage and resilience in the face of the loss and reiterated CICAN’s solidarity with them.
Responding on behalf of the family, Mrs. Enoghase expressed profound appreciation to the leadership and members of CICAN for the visit, describing it as a source of comfort to the family.
“We are sincerely grateful for your visit, prayers and words of encouragement. Your presence today has strengthened us and reminded us that my husband belonged to a family beyond his immediate relatives. Please extend my heartfelt appreciation and greetings to all members of CICAN for standing by us during this difficult time,” she said.
Mrs. Enoghase also assured the delegation that the family would keep the association informed about burial arrangements and other related developments.
The visit concluded with prayers for the peaceful repose of Comrade Sylvester Enoghase and renewed assurances from CICAN members of their commitment to supporting the bereaved family in the days ahead.