Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday led top government officials, political leaders and stakeholders to Ngo Town in Andoni Local Government Area for the funeral of late Mrs. Agnes Nwakaego Abiante (née Anochiwa), wife of Hon. Awaji Inombek-Abiante, the member representing Andoni/Opobo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
The solemn ceremony, held at the lawmaker’s residence in Ukwa Community, Ngo Urban, attracted a large turnout of sympathisers from across the state who gathered to honour the life and legacy of the deceased.
Governor Fubara commiserated with the Abiante family and the people of Andoni over the loss, describing Mrs. Abiante as an amiable wife, devoted mother and compassionate woman who touched many lives through her support for her family and service to humanity.
The open-air funeral service was conducted by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Liberty Centre), Rivers Province 18. In his sermon, Pastor David Fubara reminded the congregation that death is an inevitable reality for all, noting that the true value of life is measured by the legacy one leaves behind.
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Prayers were offered for divine comfort and strength for Hon. Awaji Inombek-Abiante and his family as they mourn the irreplaceable loss.
The governor was accompanied by several prominent Rivers State leaders, including the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba; Dr. Tammy Danagogo; Prince Uche Secondus; Senator Lee Maeba; Dr. Sam Sam Jaja; Alabo David Briggs; and Hon. Tamunosisi Gogo-Jaja.
Also in attendance were Rt. Hon. Ehie Edison, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, Hon. Boniface Emerengwa, Hon. Boma Goodhead, Hon. Munachim Umezuruike, Chief Theodore Georgewill, Hon. Allison Igbiks, and members of the Rivers State Executive Council.
