OKOWA CHARGES NIGERIANS ON HUMANITY…As Ovie Omo-Agege, Tony Elumelu, Others Attend Interment of late Chief James Edevbie
The Governor of
Delta, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians to live an exemplary life
by doing good to others.
He made the call on Friday at the funeral of late Chief James
Edevbie, father of the Chief David Edevbie, Chief of Staff to Gov. Okowa,
in Afiesere, Ughelli.
Okowa who was impressed with the achievements of the
deceased stated that Nigeria would be a better place when citizens engaged in
positive activities.
"We have come to identify with a friend, Olorogun
Edevbie, as he bid his father farewell.
"When a man has lived for 93 years, we have to rejoice,
bearing in mind that he also lived a good life and we can see that he has been
given a befitting right of passage.
"As a people, we should continue to contribute
positively to the development of our society, be committed to creating a better
society by engaging in good activities.
"As I wish all of us old age, we should continue to
impact on the lives of people through good deeds," he said.
Earlier at a funeral service held at All Saints
Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Ughelli, the Bishop, Rt. Rev. C.O.
Odutemu stated that the Church was after winning souls for Christ and not for
money-making, adding that everyone would account for his actions on the
day of judgment.
"Office or positions will not excuse us from giving
account on the last day when we will appear before God; we will all give
account for our actions.
"You live in affluence, yet, your next-door neighbour
cannot feed, you will give account; you should remember your God; the position
that you are holding is an opportunity to serve and God will judge us according
to our deeds.
"Those that we are condemning may even make heaven when
they repent; have the fear of God in all your actions; let us accept
Jesus Christ as our Lord and saviour," he said.
Governor of Edo, Mr Godwin Obaseki; former Governor
James Ibori, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki;
Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu; Delta Deputy
Governor, Mr. Kingsley Otuaro and renowned banker,Mr. Tony Elumelu, were among
dignitaries who attended the burial.
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