Remains of Mama Ebikeseiye Mulade Committed to Mother Earth in Kokodiagbene
.... As Sheriff described late mother as precious gold and Amazon of the Mulade's dynasty
Warri____ Remains of late mama Ebikeseye Christiana Mulade, mother of Delta State 2023 Governorship aspirant, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, were over the weekend Friday 26th November, 2021, laid to eternal rest at her hometown, Kokodiagbene in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, amidst tears and eulogies.
Mama Ebikeseiye who was interred at about 3:45PM. She was aged 66 years and was survived by 8 Children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunty's and many relatives.
Earlier in his sermon at the funeral service held by Temple of Salvation Zion Kokodiagbene, Snr. Apostle. Philip Tonfawei, described late Ebikeseye Mulade as a woman that made positive impact in the society, especially raising her children right.
Tonfawei said resurrection and judgement were at hand and advocated for a positive change of heart among believers and sinners as there was no repentance in the grave.
While praying God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest, he urged her children to immortalize her by promoting the good traits she radiated.
In his remarks at during the service, the General Manager of DBS Warri, Pst. Malcolm Oteri, who was ably represented by the Assistant GM, Mr. Patrick Edema, commiserated with the Mulade family on the passing of their mother, noting that she lived a life of great accomplishments, especially in bringing up her children in the way of the Lord.
Patrick Edema, on behalf of DBS staff present said late. Ebikeseye Mulade was a great mother who went through a lot in keeping the family together having lost her husband 35 years ago.
“She lived a life that continuously believed in God, a life of compassion and service unto the people and we must continuously pray for the spirit to care for one another in the course of our Christian race"
He however, urged Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade and his siblings to takeheart, stressing that mama is resting in the bosom of her creator God Almighty, the statement added.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, thanked all dignitaries for attending his mother’s burial ceremony, saying that his mother teachings, advice and wise counsel had made him whom he is today.
Mulade said the late mother was everything to him, saying she was a colossus, a precious gold, precious enigma, Amazon of the Mulade's dynasty. She was my Adviser and Mentor. He reiterated that his mother denied herself of luxuries to makesure he and his siblings acquired education and get to the top of their life aspirations in the society.
He lamented that he would miss the mother’s advice, daily teachings and prayers.
" l must confess at this point, it is hard for me to say good bye, because of your sudden painful exit. We cannot celebrate your demise as life well spent, we are in tears, but who are we to question God, your Creator"
Rest on our Dear Mother.
Farewell the mother of many children. We sincerely hope and fervently pray that you find a peaceful rest in the bosom of your Creator, Amen, Mulade stated.
However, those who attended the burial ceremony includes; Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Commissioner of DESOPADEC for ljaw ethnic nationality, Dr. Chris Ebuetse, GM AIT Lagos, Chief. Favour Izoukumo, Chairman PDP, Warri South-West LGA, Mr. Patrick Edema, Representative of the GM DBS Warri, Pst. Malcolm Oteri, Dr. Godwin Orhadawhe, Board Chairman CEPEJ, Hon. Simeon Bebenimibo (SSA) to Governor Okowa, Chief. Johnny Aribogha, Chief. David Omare, Victor Tonlagha, Delta ljaw Comrade Community led by Amb. Princewill Binebai, Comrade Austin Ozobo (SA) to Governor Okowa, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror News online, Chief Moses Bebenimibo, Chief Ebimobowei Oguma, Comrade Tina Tubosi, lYC National Woman Leader, Dr. Clement Tonfawei, Chief. Rowland Epkemupolo, Dr. Alfred Mulade among others too numerous to mention.
