By Adadainfo
The Benue State governor, Dr Samuel Ortom, Wednesday, said the death of popular actress Ada Ameh is a monumental loss to the country.
The governor stated this via a release by his special assistant on media, Nathaniel Ikyur.
According to him, “In Ada Ameh, Benue State has lost an amazon of inestimable value. Through her personal commitment and industry, she promoted the rich culture and tradition of the state at the global stage.”
He added that Ada’s exit created a huge vacuum in Benue State, especially in the entertainment industry, adding that, ‘millions of citizens, especially the movie industry enthusiasts, will miss Ada because of her unique style’.
He said, “Her death at this time is heart rending. A lot of youngsters looked up to her as a role model and she actually mentored many.
“There were no dull moments around her during her lifetime. She radiated warmth and brought pleasantries to many homes across the globe. We shall sorely miss her.”
It was gathered that the deceased is from Idoma extraction of the state.
