Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has mourned the sudden death of his Senior Special Assistant on Protocol, Mr. Sunday Kotor.
The governor described his death as a painful loss to the state government and the people of the state generally.
According to a Government House press release, Kotor, who was a dedicated aide to the Governor and widely known as a seasoned Master of Ceremony (MC), reportedly died after collapsing at a private event on Friday evening.
He was said to have slumped during the event and was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where efforts by doctors to resuscitate him proved abortive. He was later confirmed dead.
Governor Oborevwori, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described the late Kotor as a dedicated and committed public servant who gave his best in the discharge of his duties.
“The late Sunday Kotor was wholly dedicated to his job. His passing is a huge loss, not only to his family but to the government and people of Delta State,” he lamented.
Oborevwori extended his heart-felt condolences to the family of the deceased, particularly his younger brother, Mr. Conference Kotor, who serves as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor (Media).
The governor said that Kotor’s contributions to the government’s activities, especially in the area of protocol and event coordination, would be greatly missed.
Truth Live News Media reports that Kotor was a familiar face in Government House, Asaba, where he played a prominent role in anchoring official state functions for over two decades.
He served as Master of Ceremonies under successive administrations, including those of former Governors Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and continued in the role under the current administration.
The late Kotor hailed from Okwagbe in Ughievwen Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area.
His sudden death has thrown family members, colleagues, and associates into mourning, with many describing it as shocking and devastating, given his longstanding service and vibrant presence at public events.
