Ifeajika Olisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has buried his mother.
Mrs Eunice Ifeajika, has been lowered into the grave in Illah, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta.
The deceased passed on at the age of 84 on February 18, 2020 after a brief illness.
Reverend Father Charles Okeke, in a homily during the funeral mass in honour of the deceased at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Illah, urged Christians to always take care of their loved ones while they are alive.
Rev Okeke told Ifeajika’s family that Christian death is a holy passover. He urged them not to mourn like those who do not have hope.
“You will be comfortable when you remember you played that you played your role when the person was alive . S, let us do well in taking care of our loved ones while they are alive.
“As Christians we are like pilgrims on earth and a day like this will come in our lives. Therefore, Okeke said “When you lose loved ones, they have not passed away, but passed over,”
Governor Okowa who led top government functionaries to the funeral reception, commiserated with the deceased’s family and thanked God for the exemplary life of the deceased.
Finance Commissioner, Chief Fidelis Tilije; Commissioner for Basic Education, Chief Patrick Ukah; Commissioner for Information ,Mr Charles Aniagwu; Vice Chancellor Delta State University, Professor Andy Egwunyenga; Professor Temi Akporono; Chief of Staff Government House, Chief David Edevbie; Comrade and Mrs Mike Okeme; Barr. Eugene Uzum; Permanent Secretary, Government House and Protocol, Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje among others, graced the event.
Others include President, Nigeria Guild of Editors, Mr. Mustapha Isah; Management and staff of the News Agency of Nigeria among others.
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