Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has commiserated with the family of the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, describing him as a role model to youths in the state and a huge loss to Nigeria’s entertainment industry. 

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, on Thursday, at the funeral service at the Mary Slessor Technical College in Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state, in honour of Mr Ekubo, the governor said the entertainer proudly showcased his roots and utilised his talent to inspire people.

Mr Otti said, “Alexx possessed that rare gift of connecting with people through his performances. He brought joy to homes, inspired young people and demonstrated that with discipline, dedication and excellence, greatness is achievable.

“His success story remains a powerful testimony to the resilience, creativity and ingenuity that characterise the people of Abia State. He carried his roots with pride and never ceased to identify with the land of his birth. In him, the youth of our state found a role model who dared to dream and worked tirelessly to turn those dreams into reality.”

Mr Ekubo, 40, died on May 11, following complications from advanced metastatic kidney cancer, and was survived by his wife, parents, siblings and other relatives.