Mr. Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant on Electronic Media, to Governor Nyesom Wike is dead. He died Sunday morning after a brief illness.

A statement on Sunday by Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, River State Commissioner for Information and Communications, revealed that Nwakaudu died on Sunday at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital after a brief illness.

Meanwhile, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has expressed shock over the sudden death

He described late Nwakaudu as a loyal and dedicated professional who contributed immensely to the implementation of the The NEW Rivers Vision.

The governor on behalf of his family, the government and good people of the State condoled with the bereaved family.

He prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the great loss.