Oborevwori, Ereyitomi, Guwor, African Church Primate, Abbe Others at Funeral of Late Mrs.Grace Agbolayah

Oborevwori, Ereyitomi, Guwor, African Church Primate, Abbe Others at Funeral of Late Mrs.Grace Agbolayah

By: Celestine Ukah 

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, the Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and the Primate of the African Church in Nigeria, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Abbe, were all present during the funeral service and reception in honour of late Mrs. Grace Agbolayah, mother of the Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Community Development, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolayah JP.

The funeral of late Mrs. Grace Agbolayah was held Friday, September 19, with a church service at the African Church, Central Missionary Diocese, Odion Road, Warri, attracting dignitaries from across the country, the diaspora, and Delta State, including members of the Delta State Executive Council.

Governor Oborevwori, in paying tribute to late Mrs. Agbolayah, described her as a shining example of faith, integrity, and commitment to family, adding that Mama came, saw, and conquered. She served God faithfully and raised her children well, with one now a Bishop. “My prayer is that the wisdom with which Mama raised you will also guide you in raising your children,” he said.

Governor Oborevwori used the opportunity to call on leaders and elders of Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities to shun divisive tendencies and embrace peace, stressing that unity remains the only path to sustainable development in Warri and Delta State at large.

He urged critics to exercise restraint, particularly those outside the state who attempt to sow seeds of discord. He also called on parents and guardians to caution their children against misusing social media for hate campaigns.

The Primate of the African Church, His Eminence Julius Olayinka Abbe, in a sermon titled “Fight a Good Fight” from 2 Timothy 4:7, urged Christians to live as beacons of peace and integrity in a world filled with darkness.

He admonished believers to be nation-builders, steadfast in faith, and accountable to God.

The Primate described the late Mrs. Agbolayah as a God-fearing woman devoted to service, who left behind a lasting legacy.

He commended Governor Oborevwori for his contributions to the family, particularly the appointment of Dr. Toyin Agbolayah as Special Adviser on Community Development, which he said strengthened the family during Mama’s lifetime.

While commending the Governor’s leadership, the Primate said: “Your Excellency, you are doing a great job, and from the way you are going, Delta State will soon compete with Lagos in infrastructure. The people of Delta love you, and we pray that God strengthens you to do more.”

Others present during the funeral reception, which was held at Yonwuren College, Ugbuwangue, Warri, included the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Council, Hon. Comrade Weyinm Agbateyiniro, Warri South Local Government Council Vice Chairman, Hon. Kingsley Edafiajebre, Former Nigeria Football Federation President Amani Pinnick, Former Chairman Nigeria Union of Teachers Warri South, Ishmail Ikuejawa, Hon. Matthew Opuoru, immediate past member that represented Warri South Constituency 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly, and Chief Onuwaje.