By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin –
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said the late former first female Senator Franka Afegbua, remains a pace-setter, trail-blazer and visioner ” who remains an inspiration for women in Nigeria and across Africa.
Governor Obaseki stated this in a condolence message issued on Monday in Benin, the state capital city.
He said: ”I am saddened by the news of the passing of Nigeria’s first democratically elected female Senator, who represented Bendel North Senatorial District of Old Bendel.
“She was an entrepreneur who championed the cause of female representation in government and gender mainstreaming at a time when it was a herculean task.
“She was a trailblazer, who deserves to be celebrated for her bravery and exemplary exploits.”
The governor said the death of Afegbua was a huge loss because she was an inspiration to young girls, who were in need of mentors.
The late Afegbua, who died at age 79 on Sunday morning, was elected the senator representing Bendel-north in October 1983 under the National Party of Nigeria in Nigeria’s second republic.
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