So Long,Farewell Conrad Aondover Wergba.

Conrad Wergba

"Death comes. It comes to each family each person and is a part of the cycle. Isn’t it?We expect it when our family members are old and infirm and have lived many decades.We expect it when our loved one has been ill for a long time.We know that one day our time will come.From the day we come into the world kicking and screaming or quiet and unassuming, we are one step closer to the end. Some try to defy the end by having cryogenics performed and who knows what else. But the fact of the matter is when the bell tolls, it may be for us. It will inevitably be for us.It takes much soul searching to accept it when death comes totally unexpectedly."


We woke up yesterday to receive the shocking news of the death of our Commissioner Conrad Wergba,he passed away in India while on medical treatment.


Conrad was the Benue State Commissioner for Water Resources,I worked under him when he was Commissioner for Information.


The Secretary to the State Government, Dr David Salisu has confirmed his death even though there was controversy over his death.


Governor of Benue State, Mr Gabriel Suswam wept profusely as the news broke of the death of the state commissioner of water resources, Mr Conrad Wergba who died in an Indian hospital. Wergba is from


Ushongo local government area and had served in the former Governor George Akume's administration as adviser on special duties, and adviser to Governor Suswam on policy matters before he was later appointed commissioners of information and water resources.

Recall that this is the second commissioner from Ushongo local government area that have died under Suswam's administration. Former commissioner for rural development, Dr Atoato Girgi died in the first two years of the administration.

It was observed that Governor Suswam is deeply saddened over the sudden demise of Wergba who was his close ally. There was confusion in the state when the news broke about his death Wednesday night.

Confirming the death further, special adviser to Governor Suswam on media and public affairs, Dr Cletus Akwaya, who could not ascertain the cause of Wergba's ailment said the deceased was receiving treatment in India before his death.

Meanwhile there was confusion in various parts of Ushongo local government area, hometown of the late commissioner when the youths demonstrated as the news of his death was reported. Leader of the group, Timothy Hembaor said, "The news is sad but the youths are happy."