Senate mourns Senator Okey Ezea, condoles his family

By John Alechenu

The 10th Senate has formally announced the death of Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District until his passing.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, referencing an earlier notice from the Ezea family.

Adaramodu described the late lawmaker as a committed member of the Labour Party, under which he won the 2023 senatorial election, and an “active and influential voice” in the Senate.

At the commencement of the 10th Senate in 2023, Ezea served as Chairman of the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. He later took on additional leadership responsibilities as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Housing and Urban Development.

Until his death, he doubled as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and NEPAD, as well as the Senate Committee on Culture and Creative Economy.

His legislative record included sponsoring the bill to establish the Federal College of Agriculture, Adani, and championing the creation of Adada State—a proposal he pursued with what colleagues described as “stoic determination.”

He also raised several motions, notably one urging the establishment of a military base in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, following repeated deadly attacks by bandits in the area.

Outside the National Assembly, Senator Ezea held significant public service roles, including Chairmanship of the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Taraba State.

“The Senate shares the grief of this unfortunate and tragic demise with his constituents in Enugu North, Enugu State, Nigerians, and most especially the immediate family members,” Adaramodu said, praying for “a restful immortality” for the departed lawmaker.

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