Delegates from Lagos state has paid visit to family of late nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga, to offer their condolences.
The delegates comprise of Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu and a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere Constituency I, Mr. Desmond Elliot, among other government officials.
The commissioner stated that the visit was at the instance of state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. She presented a letter of condolence to a representative of the family, saying that the Rachel made an impact in the nollywood industry that made it impossible for anyone not to pay tribute.
She said that the stays share in their grief, adding that it is not a loss to the entertainment industry or immediate family members, but also a huge loss to the state government.
In his address, Desmond Elliot said, Please, accept our condolences, it’s a loss to us as a people and as a State. The Governor and other government officials are also heartbroken".
Responding on behalf of the family, a brother-in-law to late Rachael Oniga, Engr. Abimbola Odusote, said, "We appreciate the State Governor, Deputy Governor, Members of Lagos State House of Assembly and the delegates that the Governor has sent to come and commiserate with us at this time, may God bless you all".
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Arts, Princess Adenike Adedoyin-Ajayi and some Directors from the Ministry were also part of the delegation that visited the deceased's family.
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