Gov Oborevwori, Guwor, Dafinone, Others Attend Gbagi’s Funeral In Oginibo
Delta state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central) and other dignitaries attended the funeral of former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi in Oginibo, Ughievwen Kingdom , Ughelli South Local Government , Delta state on Friday.
Gbagi, who was the Delta state SDP Governorship candidate in the 2023 gubernatorial election, died on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 62 .
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that other dignitaries at the funeral include; Chief Judge of Delta state, Justice Theresa Diai; Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; Senator James Manager; former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Alexander Ogomudia; former Minister of Youth and Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung; member representing Ughelli South State Constituency, Hon. Festus Utuama and Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze among others.
In his homily at the funeral service, the Very Revd. Fr. Ambrose Oghenejode Abaka, said the late Chief Kenneth Gbagi was a generous man who helped people within and outside the country during difficult times.
Revd. Fr. Abaka said the news of Chief Gbagi’s death came as a rude shock to many people, adding that he was an erudite scholar of immense repute.
He submitted that the deceased politician was a servant leader in the authority of Christ, saying; ‘we are gathered here as a family in communion with God to seek God’s grace and mercy on his soul’.
He also emphasized the need for peace and unity among the people in the Niger Delta so as to advance sustainable socio-economic growth and development in the region.
‘We need unity in the Niger Delta to advance sustainable development in the region. Before now, Burutu port was working but today, Burutu and Warri ports are no longer working.
Crude oil is extracted from the Niger Delta but most oil companies have their offices in Lagos. We need unity to reposition the region’ he submitted while adding that without unity, no meaningful development will be achieved–Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
