The governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was among the prominent Nigerians who attended the funeral of late Princess Margaret Onyemakonor Obaigbena, the mother of Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Thisday/Arise Group.
The funeral took place in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, where Obaseki eulogized the deceased as a caregiver and a mother who raised many.
The event was graced by Delta State Governor and PDP vice presidential candidate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi and APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Other governors present were: Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State; Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Charles Soludo of Anambra State and Bagudu Atiku of Kebbi State, as well as former governors: Olusegun Oshoba of Ogun State; Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State; Donald Duke of Cross River State and James Ibori of Delta State.
Some of the other guests were: former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Chief Mike Ogiadomeh; UBA CEO, Tony Elumelu; Dangote Group President, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Zenith Bank CEO, Jim Ovia; Chief of Defence Staff, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor, and CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele.
Obaseki said “late Mrs. Obaigbena worked in Mid-West and became a Chief Nursing Officer. She lived a life of a caregiver. She nursed and cared for many people. We will miss her but we will uphold her good values and legacy.
“The sermon by the Bishop of Ika Diocese of the Anglican Communion reminded us that we are in this world to serve humanity. We will all leave this world one day and we are urged to be mindful of our contribution to the society.”
The Bishop of Ika Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Rt. Revd. Godfrey Ifeanyichukwu Ekpenisi, preached on ‘Death’ and quoted from Job 14:10, Ecc 9:5, Psalm 49:19
He said death is a mystery that no human science and medicine can solve.
He said, “Late Princess Margaret Obaigbena lived a life of humility. She was devoted to the things of God. Death will come when it will come and no man, no matter how wealthy, can stop it.”
The Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, described late Margaret Obaigbena as a mother to all, and said, “We feel the pain of her death but we should all be glad for a life well lived. She was a woman of distinction and someone who united everyone.”
