Inter-tribal Marriage Promotes Patriotism, Unity – Delta Official

Chairman of Ndokwa West local government area of Delta State, Chief Obi Nzete, has said inter-tribal marriage promotes patriotism, unity and oneness.

He stated this last Sunday during the burial of the late Mrs Philomena Alumona, (Nne Neku), at Ogbe-Ogume, Ndokwa West local government area.

He said the deceased was widely regarded as a mother figure whose advocacy transcended ethnic and regional boundaries.

Nzete, represented by his vice, Hon. Margaret Anu, commended the commitment of Madam Alumona who hailed from Abeokuta, Ogun State, maintaining that she was a patriot, socialite and woman of the people who used her life to serve God and humanity.

While advising his family to draw closer to Christ, who had called their mother home, he said the renowned counselor devoted her life to mentoring younger generations, noting that her contributions to the family and the development of the community would remain indelible.

He extended his heart-felt condolences to the families of the deceased, particularly to the Totoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State and Umu-Oshiogbe in Umu Nkwoi of Ogbe Ogime and Umu Onyemali of Umu-Chime, Ogume both in Ndokwa West, Delta State.

“Mrs Philomena Alumona remained a strong voice for the people of Ogun and Delta states and Nigeria at large. Her contributions to justice would continue to inspire future generations”, Nzete noted.

In a sermon and prayers at the ceremony, Pastor Ben Ogelika, called on all creatures to prepare for death on a daily basis, stressing that death was a must for all mortals.

In his remarks, the son of the deceased, Alumona Grant, said his mother left indelible footprints on the sands of time and pledged on behalf of his family to immortalise her by upholding her legacies just as he sued for continued prayers for them to stand firm in this period of bereavement.

The eldest son, Chief Paschal Alumona described his deceased mother as a woman who affected his community, impacted lives,  assuring that all the good things their mother stood for would be upheld.

Comrade Patrick Obi, Chairman, Tippers Council,  described the late Alimona as a committed mother whose dedication to community development earned him admiration across family and community circles.

Sister to the deceased, Alimot Abimbola Tujuoso, described her late sister as a woman of integrity, wisdom and uncommon dedication to public service, who played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for sustainable peace in the communities.

The funeral, also had in attendance pharmacists, health workers, NURTW, NUT, Redeem, Catholic Church members, traditional rulers, chiefs, various club members and other dignitaries.