In Pictures: Gov Oborevwori, Okowa, Others Attend Erigbuem’s Funeral In Owa-Alero
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori , his immediate predecessor, former Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife, Dame Edith Okowa, were among dignitaries that attended the burial of late business mogul, Chief Ignatius Erigbuem at Saint Michael’s Anglican Church, Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government , Delta state on Friday.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the state Deputy Governor , Sir Monday Onyeme, his immediate predecessor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Nwokolo, Deputy Speaker, Delta state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, Amb. Godson Echegile, and Hon. Nduka Irabor also attended the event.
The late Chief Ignatius Erigbuem, an industrialist and a businessman, died at 88.
In his remarks at the funeral service, Governor Oborevwori noted that the late Erigbuem was a philanthropist, adding that he made outstanding contribution to humanity.
The governor urged Christians to imbibe the virtues of service, kindness and impact which the late Chief Erigbuem epitomized.
‘Today we have not come to mourn, but to celebrate a good leader; our late father, Chief Ignatius Erigbuem. He was a phenomenon, a great father, an outstanding businessman and a philanthropist who impacted so many lives.
All that the Bishop said about our late father is true and like I will always say, the people you are able to impact matters a lot in life and I am convinced that Chief Erigbuem lived a very good life.
If we all have the kind heart and goodness that Chief Erigbuem had, life will be a better place for mankind and as politicians we must live a life to be remembered for.
Today we are here because Chief Erigbuem impacted many lives and I urge us all to keep doing good and the Lord will bless us.
On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I commiserate with the Erigbuem family on the passing of a great father and leader.
I enjoin the entire family to uphold the legacy and life of great impact in which our father was known and celebrated for.
Our father lived a life worthy of emulation and we thank you for coming in large numbers to celebrate the life and times of our great leader and father, Chief Ignatius Erigbuem’ Governor Oborevwori submitted.
Delivering a sermon titled: ‘The day of death’, the Bishop of Ika Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev’d Godfrey Ekpenisi, described the late Chief Erigbuem as a man of great impact who made immense contribution to the growth and development of his community and the Ika nation.
He said Pa Erigbuem was a committed and a devout Christian, who served God and made impact in the lives of men and advised Christians to create ripples of kindness by investing in the lives of others.
Bishop Ekpenisi added that Chief Erigbuem may be dead and buried but his contribution to humanity would long be remembered by generations to come and urged Christians to be prepared for death as no one knows when it will come-Team@orientactualmags.com
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