PORT HARCOURT (Sundiata Post) – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has called on privileged Nigerians to use the opportunity bestowed on them by God to serve their respective communities.
In a funeral oration at the burial of the late Chief Brownson Okofo Ibani, Ogbodo I I, father of the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Saturday at Ataba town, Andoni Local Government Area, Wike said all Nigerians must be mindful of making positive contributions to the society as they would be judged at the end of their stay on earth.
Wike, who was represented by the Rivers State Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Emma Okah said: “All those who have the opportunity must impact positively on the lives of those around them.
“At the end of our lives on earth, we will be judged by those we leave behind. Therefore, we must endeavour to work hard to develop the society “.
He described the late Okofo Ibani as a man who lived for the people and had the vision of investing his resources in the wellbeing of his people.
Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Ikunyi Ibani, said his father was a community development leader who fought for his people.
He said that the late traditional ruler and politician believed in the community service and lived his life for the people.
Wike’s delegation to the burial included the Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Emma Okah, Head of State Civil Service, Mr. Reuben Godwins and the Special Adviser on Project Monitoring and Implementation, Prof Atuboyebia Obianeme.
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The burial was attended by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Caretaker Committee Chairmen and community leaders.
