CRiver Assembly Holds Valedictory Service for JABENGO.
State News • 3/14/2026
By Itam Offor
A valedictory service in honour of a former legislator, Late Hon Jacob Abeng Egbe popularly known as JABENGO has been held in the Chamber of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Calabar.
Reading his citation, the Clerk of the Assembly, Barr Catherine Ubi stated that, the Late Hon Egbe represented Obubra 2 State Constituency during the Second Republic in 1983 under the platform of the National Party of Nigeria.
According to Ubi, Late Hon J. A. Egbe, an eloquent legislator, distinguished himself through dedicated and inpactful legislative service.
The Clerk further disclosed that, the deceased served as Chairman of the House Commitee on Works and Vice Chairman of the Agric Committee adding that his commitment to effective representation and service delivery added value to governance and legislative processes in the state.
In their tributes, a former Deputy Speaker, Hon Itaya Asuquo Nyong, the current Deputy Speaker, Hon Sylvester Agabi, several past and present legislators eulogised the deceased describing him as a father, a great achiever who left behind enduring legacies.
The Lawmakers noted that Late Hon Jacob Abeng Egbe left behind a capable son in the person of Hon Abeng Egbe Abeng the current Member representing Obubra 2 State Constituency who incidentally now serves as the chairman, House Committee on Works and Vice Chairman Committee on Agriculture.
In his tribute, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem expressed joy that Late Hon J. A. Egbe left behind great children including Hon Abeng Egbe Abeng (Obubra 2). He described the Late legislator as a great man and a friend.
Ayambem further charged the bereaved family to embrace peace while praying for the peaceful repose of the Late Legislator.
The Valedictory Service featured, amongst other things, a minute silence in honour of the deceased, filing past the deceased Casket, tributes amongst other things.
According to family sources, the Late Hon Jonah Abeng Egbe AKA JABENGO will be buried on Saturday, March 14th, 2026,in his home town, Ababene, Obubra LGA after a funeral and memorial service by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria.
