…At mother-in-law’s funeral service
Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt
Rivers State Governor, Sir SiminalayiFubara has charged the people to live a life that will impact positively on the society in order to be remembered by posterity.
Governor Fubara gave the charge on Saturday at the funeral service in honour of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Adeline NdaluJaja in OpoboTown,Rivers State.
He said it is important for people to lead a life that will open doors for their children in the future, adding that they should ponder over their existence and live a life that will leave an endearing legacy for posterity.
“We are here this afternoon to say goodbye to Mama, I want us to take home something. How do we live our lives? Can we live in a way that when we’re no more, our name can open doors for our children? Mama lived a good life that opened doors for many,” the Governor said.
Sir Fubara said his mother-in-law lived an impactful life which was testified to by all that encountered her.He thanked leaders and stakeholders of the State who have continued to stand by truth and justice, charging them not to relent as they will be remembered for it.
The Governor further commended the church for their support and prayers to the bereaved family, and the Amanyanabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja for the prevailing peace in Opobo Kingdom.
In his remarks at the funeral, Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. DouyeDiri condoled with the Rivers first family for the loss of their mother.
He said humans should live a life of modesty and realise that life is ephemeral, while ultimate powers belong to God.
He eulogised the qualities of late Adeline NdaluJaja and wished she had lived a little longer.
Delivering his sermon, Bishop Emmanuel Oko-Jaja said though Mrs. Adeline NdaluJaja lived for 87 years, her death calls for mourning as she used her life to impact others positively.
He declared that Mama’s life was a testimony of goodwill and well spent for service to God and humanity, charging the congregation to live to be remembered just as the late matriarch is being remembered.