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James Ibori, Edo Deputy Gov, Awolowo, Eze-Iyamu, Others Shower Encomium As Late Benin Business Magnet’s Family Marks One Year Memorial
It was a deluge of praises and commendation from personalities from all works of life as the family of late business mogul and philanthropist, Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo marked one year memorial of the demise of the beloved one.
The event which held at the Well Hosa’s Greenhouse Farm along the Benin bypass also had in attendance ex-governor of Delta State, James Ibori; Edo State Deputy governor, Philip Shaibu; Segun Awolowo Jr; Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu; Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie Esq; religious leaders; representatives of the palace of the Oba of Benin and the palace of Olu of Warri, among other dignitaries.
In his address, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu who stood in for Governor Godwin Obaseki said Okubo “lives on and will continue to live on. We can go on and on how he has touched lives. I have a personal relationship with him, and obviously we will miss him.”
READ ALSO: Capt Hosa Okunbo: Remembering A Legendary Philanthropist, Bridge Builder One Year After
A two time governor of Delta State, James Ibori said Okunbo was “Somebody who will never say no to any request no matter how difficult, and whem he has done it, he would say I have done but it was tough.”
To the family, he said “We are your fathers, brothers and as long as I continue to breathe, you, the family, have me by your side. He was a great man and we will continue to miss him. He has not left, he is still with us.”
Okunbo’s daughter who is the wife of the Olu of Warri, Olori Atuwatse III, said the departure of “my dad felt like a thousand pillars crushing my heart. It heralded a phase of grief that I didn’t know I could eventually conquer, were it not for the mercies of God through Jesus Christ and the fantastic people I have been gifted with.
“This is why we have converged here today at the magnificent Well Hosa’s farm; one of my dear father’s entrepreneurial legacies while he was with us and where he continues to rest to give God thanks.”
Speaking on behalf of the Okunbo’s family, Kingsley Okunbo called for unity which he said was what his late brother stood for.
He said “It has been a long one year. Only one thing has bond this family together and it is love and we will not trade it for anything. Cappy never played with the love that bond the family and this by the grace of God we will continue”
READ ALSO: Capt Hosa’s Family Disclaims Fake Invites For Memorial Programme
In his sermon, Pastor Charles Osazuwa urged youths to develop skills to add values to government.
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