The priest in charge of Christ the King’s Catholic Church, Okene, Rev. Father Francis Ododo, has described the late former deputy governor of Kogi State, Chief Patrick Ozovehe Adaba, as a man who lived a selfless and very accommodating life.
Adaba who died a few weeks ago was buried at the weekend amidst tributes from friends, relations and mourners in the state.
The burial mass was held on Friday at the Christ the King’s Catholic Church before his final interment.
Father Francis Ododo who delivered a sermon taken from the book of John 14 verse 1 to 6 described death as an inevitable thing every mortal must taste, noting that what makes death mischievous is that nobody knows where their loved ones who died went to.
The clergyman urged Christians to always bear in mind that the earth is never a permanent home for any human being, advising those who are in the habit of doing bad things to have a change of mind, just as he charged those doing good things to redoubled their effort in doing more.
“This world is not our permanent home, one day we will be called upon to give a vivid account of our deeds on earth.”
We must remember that after death comes judgment, therefore we should use our strength and wealth to promote unity and peace in our various communities.
“It is also very important for us to bear in mind at all times that whatever we do while on this earth lives with us even after death. We should make concerted efforts to live a life of good legacy that will speak well of us after our departure from this world,” he said.
Rev. Father Ododo while eulogizing the late Patrick Ozovehe Adaba, described him as a unifier, leader and politician who lived his life for the service of humanity.
“While alive the late Adaba did not discriminate and always had time for people no matter the age. He did not deceive people and he assisted people wholeheartedly irrespective of tribe, religion or background.
In his remarks, the Eyize of Ebiraland, Chief Barnabas Adeku Ojiah, described the late Adaba as one of the finest leaderss in Ebiraland who lived for other people in his community.
He charged his family members to emulate their father. His son, Patrick Adaba junior who spoke on behalf of the family, said his father was committed to people and the church, promising that they would continue his legacy, especially his service to humanity.
