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Pictures: Gov Okowa visits Stephen Keshi’s family

As Coach Stephen Keshi begins his final journey to mother earth, the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday urged his family to take solace in the fact that he lived a good life.

Governor Okowa made the call when he led members of the state’s executive council and other top government officials to Keshi’s residence at Illah, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state to condole his family.

On hand to receive the governor and his team were the late Stephen Keshi’s children led by Jennifer, his elder brother, Mr Sylvester Keshi, traditional chiefs, among others.

According to the governor: “I am here with members of the state executive council, members of House of Representatives and the state House of Assembly to pay our condolences. I do know that the death of a loved one is very painful.

“Stephen Keshi made his mark not only as a footballer but as a coach, he lived a good life, but, we cannot query God,” Governor Okowa said, adding, “continue to rely on God because, only God can be faithful.”
“Your father lived a good life and he contributed his quota to the development of Nigeria, he was one of our own,” the governor reiterated, assuring that Stephen Keshi’s name would be immortalized.

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa signing the condolence register for Late Stephen Keshi at Illah, Delta State

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa signing the condolence register for Late Stephen Keshi at Illah, Delta State

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa (left) and eldest sister of Late Stephen Keshi, Miss Jenifer Keshi, during the governor's condolence visit to the family.

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa (left) and eldest sister of Late Stephen Keshi, Miss Jenifer Keshi, during the governor’s condolence visit to the family.

From left; Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa; eldest sister of Late Stephen Keshi Miss Jennifer Keshi and Mrs. Stephanie Keshi, younger sister, during the governor's condolence visit to the family.

From left; Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa; eldest sister of Late Stephen Keshi Miss Jennifer Keshi and Mrs. Stephanie Keshi, younger sister, during the governor’s condolence visit to the family.

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa (left) and the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, during the governor's condolence visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa (left) and the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, during the governor’s condolence visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

From right: Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa; Mrakpor Onyemaechi and Oshimili North Local Government Chairman, Louis Ndukwe, during the governor's visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

From right: Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa; Mrakpor Onyemaechi and Oshimili North Local Government Chairman, Louis Ndukwe, during the governor’s visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); Mrakpor Onyemaechi (left) and the eldest sister of Late Stephen Keshi, Miss Jeniffer Keshi

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); Mrakpor Onyemaechi (left) and the eldest sister of Late Stephen Keshi, Miss Jeniffer Keshi

From right; Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa; Mr. Sylvester Keshi and Mrs. Agnes Ofuonye, during the governor's condolence visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

From right; Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa; Mr. Sylvester Keshi and Mrs. Agnes Ofuonye, during the governor’s condolence visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu and Pat Ajudua, during the governor's condolence visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu and Pat Ajudua, during the governor’s condolence visit to the family of Late Stephen Keshi, at Illah, Delta State.

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