Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians to live exemplary life by doing good to others.
He made the call on Friday at the funeral of late Chief James Edevbie, father of the Chief of Staff Government House, Asaba, Olorogun David Edevbie, in Afiesere, Ughelli.
Okowa who was impressed with the achievements of the deceased, stated that Nigeria would be a better place when citizens engaged in positive endeavours.
“As I wish all of us old age, we should continue to impact on the lives of people through good deeds,” he said.
Earlier at a funeral service held at All Saints Cathedral, Anglican Communion, Ughelli, the Bishop, Right Reverend C.O. Odutemu, stated that the Church was after winning souls for Christ and not for money making, adding that everyone would account for his actions on the day of judgment.
Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki; former Governor James Ibori, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki; Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu; Delta Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro and renowned banker, Mr Tony Elumelu, were among dignitaries who attended the burial.
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