Arthur Akpodubakaye Expresses Gratitude After Mother's Funeral Ceremony in Delta (See List)

By Ezekiel Kagbala 

The immediate past vice chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye, appreciates all personalities, guests, friends and family members for their support during the funeral ceremony of his mother,  Mrs. Akapu-Ere Akpodubakaye, Nee-Ekponimi on Thursday, 27th March 2025 in Ogbe-ljoh.

Akpodubakaye who also went to church on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 thank God for the successful and peaceful burial ceremony as he added that his mother lived a glorious life and thanked all who contributed their time and resources for the successful burial ceremony.

In a statement made available to newsmen in Warri, on Tuesday, April 1st 2025 Chief Akpodubakaye who is the Uwangwe of Isaba Kingdom said, "The love and kindness shown to my family during this difficult time have been a source of strength for us. My mother was a beacon of light in our lives, and it is comforting to know that she touched so many others in her lifetime."

The ceremony was marked by emotional tributes, prayers, and a celebration of her life.

During the service, several speakers highlighted Mrs. Akpodubakaye's contributions to the humanity, her nurturing spirit, and her role as a matriarch who instilled values of love, unity, and resilience in her children and grandchildren. The atmosphere was both somber and celebratory, as attendees shared fond memories and stories that illustrated her impact on their lives.

Akpodubakaye said; "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from everyone. It is a testament to the life my mother lived and the relationships she built," he remarked.

As the Akpodubakaye family begins to heal from their loss, Chief Arthur Akpodubakaye  prayed God's blessings upon all who stood by the family during this trying time, he specifically thanked: 
1. Chief Favour Izoukumo 
2. Chief Boro Opud
3. Chief Tunde Smooth 
4. Rt. Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi
5. Rt. Hon. Momotimi Guwor
6. Excellency. Group Captain John 
    Eyepaya Ebiye (rtd)
7. Chief William Tortor
8. Chief Edwin Deinfegha 
9. Capt. Ziko Joseph 
10. Chief Braboke Stanley 
11. Chief Okokolo Carter Edon
12. Hon. ThankGod Seibi 
13. Mr. Ben Showeye
14. Barr. Noah Afedolor
15. Mr. James Edoukumo 
16. Engr. Don Ogugu
17. Isaba Traditional Council of 
       chiefs 
18. Okpoware Owoudeware and 
       Karebai families of Ogbe-ljoh 
19. Isaba Community 
20. Exco to Isaba Central   
       Government, Isaba 
21. Okosugbene Community 
22. Mrs. Fanty 
23. Bifugha family of    
       kunukunuama and Sokobulou
24. Okugbolu family of Isaba 
25. Kowei descendants of 
      Ogbe-ljoh 
26. Exco. of Isaba federated youth          
       council
27. Kikan descendants of  
      Ogbe-ljoh 
28. Chief Godspower Igbeletebe 
       cultural group of Isaba 
29. Chief Collins Emontonghan       
       and family 
30. HRH. I.B. Ojukonsin
31. Engr. Francis Forcados 
32. Chief Kenneth Bramor
33. Engr. Arthur Odungba
34. Chief Frank Omare and others too numerous to be mentioned. 
"May God bless you all abundantly for your kindness and support."