The final burial ceremonies of the late Madam Charity Oba, the mother of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, will commence on Oct. 31.
A statement by Mrs Ayotunde Adesugba, the Director of Information in the Presidency, made this known in Abuja on Friday
The statement said that the ceremonies, which would take place in Port Harcourt and Okrika, were expected to attract dignitaries and people from all walks of life.
“On Thursday, Oct. 31, there will be a brief Service of Songs at the Port Harcourt Polo Club in GRA at 9 a.m.
“ Thereafter, the body will leave immediately for her husband’s compound in Okrika, Rivers.
“On Friday, Nov. 1, the lying-in-state will be at her husband’s residence at Ambemebiri, Okrika, while the funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. at the National Field, Okrika.
“This will be followed by the interment at her husband’s compound,’’ the statement said.
Madam Charity Oba, who died on July 22, is survived by many children, grandchildren, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. (NAN) Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
Congrats. Very good way to waste public money. All State governors, federal ministries and parastatals must contribute handsomely. Rivers state contribution will be monitored. Amaechi, take note
ReplyDeleteHahahaha. Very true. What pains me is that they will use our money to do eye service
ReplyDeleteNa wa o.... for haters
ReplyDeleteRubbish.
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the patterns ruling party spends 9ja money while millions of Nigerians are dieing of hungry.
Naija money will be wasted on this.
ReplyDeletestop the hate! you should rather say Nigerian oil money will be wasted on the oil people!
ReplyDelete