Tears As Ex-Senate Chief Whip, Rowland Owie, Loses Wife

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By Kolawole Ojebisi

Mrs Helen Owie, wife of a former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Rowland Owie, has died at age of 71.

This was announced in a statement issued on Thursday morning and personally signed by her husband.

The statement noted that the deceased passed away peacefully in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after a brief illness.

Reflecting on their union, which according to the deceased’s husband lasted for 50 years, Owie wrote, “When Helen came into my life over five decades ago, she lovingly made our home a safe space.
“She united my family and treated my late mother, Aghatise Owie, who delivered 11 children for my father of whom I am the only surviving child with the deepest compassion and honour.

“She showed unwavering love to my family members and friends, and through her faith, strength, and grace, held us all together.”

Describing her as a God-fearing woman, a great manager of resources, and a devoted wife and mother, the ex-senate chief whip added that “Helen was a true devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her life was a testament to humility, kindness, and enduring service. She was my pillar, my peace, and my partner in all things. Her quiet strength and abiding faith were the foundation of our family life.”

The statement added that the deceased is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, and a wide circle of loved ones whose lives she touched deeply.

Owie said the family requests prayers for the peaceful repose of her soul, and invokes the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mediatrix of All Graces, that she may envelop Helen in her heavenly blue mantle and present her gently to the throne of grace.

The statement noted that further announcements regarding funeral rites and arrangements will be shared in due course.

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