Mrs Ifeoma Kalu, wife of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Kalu is dead.

The federal lawmaker confirmed the development in a post on his official Facebook page on Monday.

The Chief Whip of the Senate said Ifeoma, who died at the age of 61, was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity.

Kalu wrote, “With a heavy heart and pain, we announce the passing on to the eternal glory of Mrs Ifeoma Ada Kalu aged 61.

“She was a woman of virtue who was committed to the service of God and humanity.

“A memorial service in her honour is scheduled to hold in the United States of America.”