The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Bayelsa, Elizabeth Bidei, is dead.
A family source who confirmed her death said she died on Monday after suffering from an undisclosed ailment.
Already, the Nigeria Wrestling Federation has condoled with the Bayelsa State Government and the family of the late Commissioner whose husband Jackson Bidei was a member of their board.
The Wrestling Federation, in a statement personally signed by its President, Daniel Igali, on behalf of the board members, and the entire Wrestling family in Nigeria described the passing of Elizabeth Bidei as shocking and heartbreaking.
According to the statement, “everyone at the Wrestling Federation is deeply saddened with the development as Mrs Elizabeth Bidei was a strong pillar of the development of wrestling in Nigeria alongside her husband, legendary Jackson Bidei.
“As we mourn this great loss, I ask that we hold her family in our prayers and extend our support to our board member, Mr. Jackson Bidei, her grieving husband.
“I spent some time with him this evening, and his pain is immeasurable. Please join me in offering him strength during this unimaginably difficult time. May her soul find eternal rest.” Igali said.
The NWF urged her family to take solace in the enduring good name she left behind.