Former aviation minister Osita Chidoka loses mum

Osita Chidoka mother

Victoria Chidoka, mother of a former minister of aviation Osita Chidoka, has died at age 75.

The septuagenarian died on Monday, April 3, Chidoka said in a Facebook post on Tuesday.

He wrote, “With pain in our hearts and unconditional faith in the Love of God, we announce the passing of our mother, wife, sister, and grandmother Deaconess Victoria Nneka Chidoka at the age of 75 on Monday, April 3 at her residence.

“Mama Osi, as she is fondly called, passed peacefully surrounded by family and our loving thoughts as she came to the end of her courageous battle with health issues.”

Chidoka, who was aviation minister under the Jonathan administration, added that funeral arrangements would be announced shortly by the family.

“At this time, we pray for God’s love, mercy, and grace upon her and those left behind to mourn her. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly by the family,” Chidoka said.

This is coming hours after Senator Orji Kalu announced the death of his wife.