SENATE PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE WAYAS
The Senate, on Thursday, at plenary, paid glowing tribute to former Nigeria’s Senate President during the Second Republic, late Joseph Wayas, who died on November 30, 2021, at 80.
Wayas was born in Basang, Obudu, Cross-River State on May 21, 1941.
The Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, while leading the valedictory session in honour of the late Wayas, gave an overview of his lifetime journey, describing him as a very committed Nigerian, who presided over the Senate when Nigeria was struggling to get her foothold on democracy and procedures of democracy.
A member of the senate, Seriake Dickson, in his tribute said that Wayas, during his lifetime, gave his very best.
Also, The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro said that Wayas was homely, amiable and was all smiles every time.
In his tribute, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said that Wayas brought glamour and candor to the legislature
The body of Wayas, who died in a London hospital, was brought to Nigeria on July 10, 2024
He is due for burial in Cross River State on Nov. 30, three years after his demise.
