ECOWAS Commission Staff Mourn Late Colleague, Sebastien Chabi

25 February 2012
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Economic Community of West African States (Abuja)
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Abuja — Staff of the ECOWAS Commission on Friday, 24th February, 2012, held a candle- lighting ceremony in honour of their departed colleague, Colonel Sebastien Koula Chabi, who passed on in Abuja on Wednesday, 15th February 2012, aged 55.

In attendance were the President of the Commission, His Excellency, James Victor Gbeho, the Vice-President, Dr. Toga McIntosh and the Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Lapodini Atouga.

In his tribute, President Gbeho regretted the death of Colonel Chabi, a Principal Programme Officer, with the ECOWAS Standby Force( ESF) in the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department, and described him as "a dedicated and friendly person."

He enjoined the staff to be consoled in the late Colonel's achievements and contributions to the Community, and use "our time on earth to advance the cause of humanity" by collectively working for the growth of the Commission.

Prayers were said for the peaceful repose of the soul of the Colonel and for God's protection of his family. Colonel Chabi, from Benin Republic, joined the ECOWAS Commission, Abuja in 2008. He is survived by his widow, Mary and four children.

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