Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has charged Nigerians to lead a life of positive impact in society in order to be remembered by posterity.
He gave the charge yesterday while speaking at the funeral service in honour of his mother-in-law, THE late Mrs Adeline Ndalu Jaja, at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo Town in Opobo/Nkoro local government area of the state.
The governor said it was important for people to lead a life that would open doors for their children in the future, adding that they should ponder over their existence and live a life that will leave endearing legacy on posterity.
He said: “We are here this afternoon to say goodbye to mama, I want us to take home something. How do we live our lives? Can we live in a way that when we’re no more, our name can open doors for our children? Mama lived a good life that opened door for many.”
Fubara, who said his mother-in-law lived an impactful life which was testified by all that encountered her, thanked leaders and stakeholders of the state who have continued to stand by truth and justice, charging them not to relent as they will be remembered by it.
The governor commended the church for its support and prayers for the bereaved family and the Amanyanabo of Opobo, King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, for the prevailing peace in Opobo Kingdom.
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri condoled the Rivers first family for the loss.
Emphasising that humans should live a life of modesty and realise that life is ephemeral, while ultimate powers belong to God, Diri eulogised the qualities of late Adeline Ndalu Jaja and wished she had lived a little longer.
Delivering his sermon, Bishop of the Niger Delta (Anglican Conmunion), Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Oko-Jaja, said though Mrs. Adeline Ndalu Jaja lived for 87 years, her death called for mourning as she used her life to impact others positively
