A former senator representing Bayelsa East Senatorial District and Silverbird CEO, Ben Murray- Bruce has announced the death of his mother, Margaret Murray Bruce.
He said his mother died at 4.40am on Tuesday.
Sharing the sad news on Twitter, the senator said he found solace in knowing that he gave his mother all the attention he could give during her lifetime.
Ben Bruce wrote, ” “Life. Indeed, like sand in the wind, today it’s here, tomorrow it’s gone. My mum is gone. She died at 4.40am this morning. My gem of inestimable value, my support system, my best friend, my everything—she’s gone.
“My consolation is that in her lifetime, I gave her not just everything that money could buy, but most importantly, I gave her my presence, my time, my everything.