Overwhelmed by the massive show of love shown to us on Saturday 7th of December 2024 In Ogbe-ijoh Town, Warri South West LGA of Delta State by Highly revered traditional council of Chiefs, Ijaw business tycoons, Ijaw leaders, our dear gallant Ijaw Youths, beautiful Ijaw ladies and Itsekiri leaders, we are yet to find the right words to properly appreciate everyone for coming to honor Mama with us.
The mammoth crowd and the personalities is really nothing but a carnival hence it took us this long to pen down this appreciation message.
The success of our Burial is attributed to all of you who finds time leaving behind your busy schedules to honour and grace our funeral service.
We are highly indebted to each an everyone of you for standing with us from the beginning to the end with financial and moral support. Your physical presence was really overwhelming.
In no particular order, we want to specifically appreciate Hon Daniel Mayuku, .Chairman Delta State Security Trust fund Board. his moral support. Despite your busy schedules, you where on ground to show us love, there is no greater way of showing love than this. We really felt the love from all corners.
We are so marveled by the presence of our Chiefs from Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom traditional Council and those from other Kingdoms.
We appreciate the support from High Chief Favour O. lzoukumo Executive director of social service Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission (DESOPADEC).
To the former President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Barr. Eric Omare, We are really grateful.
We cannot dare to fail in acknowledging the moral support of High Chief Boro Opudu Chairman Delta State Land and Water ways Security committee, former Ogbe-ijoh Warri Kingdom Governing Council Chairmen’s Dr Friday Denghan, Hon Lucky Oromoni and Chief Roland Takembo.
The Vice chairperson Ogbe-ijoh Warri Kingdom Governing Council Hon Christina, president Ogbe-ijoh Warri Kingdom Youth Council Amb Victor Akemetubo and his members, General Benjamin Ikeremor, Chief Francis Oyimi- MD/ CEO Oyins global ltd, Chief Sunny Umuje- MD/ CEO, Sunny- Ebi multi – international ltd, Chief Joel Ogbona – MD/ CEO Joe- Jerry nig ltd, Dr Paul Bebenimibo- former commissioner ijaw ethnic nationality (DESOPADEC).
Special appreciation goes to the Abala-ere Union of ogbe-ijoh Market, the Better Life Union of ogbe-ijoh Market and all other Ijaw women that dressed colourfully that added so much vibes to the burial. I am really proud of you all.
Special thanks goes to the Ogbe-ijoh Community and different families. Arukubu family, Konyefa family, Ikpo ware family, the Ogidi family of Arouteinghan and the Tuopulo family.
I am replete with berels of gratitude to the following persons. Chief ( Surv) Goddy Aboh, Mrs(Evang) Doris Warri Aboh, Chief Ari Slyvester Ari, Chief Richard Odibo, Chief Keme Monday, Chief Bello Baotu, Chief Slyvester Teibebedigha, Chief Oyimi Oyakonghan,Capt Joseph Tare Omare, Chief Asaiah Afedolor, Apostle (Hon) Preye koremene, Chief William Tortor, Mr & Mrs Pekison Bigha, Rita Youghaware, Chief Stanley Okiri, Mr Samson lzoukumor, Mr Emmanuel Okemute, Staff of Sunny-Ebi logistics ltd, Mr Ibor Ari, Barrister David Iseru, Barrister George Odiyi, comr Randy Ayeotu – Secretary Ogbe-ijoh Warri Kingdom youth Council, Mr JohnHolt Oyafugha, comr Gbozimor JP, Capt Joseph Oruwuru, Mrs Christina Zitu, Chief Beatrice F lzoukumor, Barr Weliton lzoukumor, Comr James Etimadimene, Chief Andrew Anegba- MD ASEA marine ltd and Elder John Omare Oyimi,Mr Anthony Youbai. Mr wasili Umukoro, Mr Jonathan Ikika, Mr Julius Ekpesibo , Mr Clarkwei Koremene.
Special thanks to the Pastor’s and the members of Peace Baptist Church Ogbe-ijoh Warri Kingdom for wonderful and peaceful services both service of song, the funeral service and the thanks giving service.
Appreciation to the ljaw live Band performance led by John Ekpesebo and the powerful MC Akpolokpolo Mr Tony Demebide. And the Waffi tv media crew’
Much gratitude to all the various Ijaw ladies crew that turned out for the event, we are grateful for everything, it is our prayers that as you all come to support celebrate with us, celebration shall never depart from your households.
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High Chief Joseph Hitler, The lbe Pinamowei of Ogbe-ijoh Warri Kingdom
