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  • Governor Otu Condoles With Maryann Anam

    Governor Otu Condoles With Maryann Anam

    By Charity Ohotu
    S A – New Media
    Deputy Governor’s Office

    The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has condoled with the family of Late Mr William Awak Anam who passed away on 29th April, 2023.

    The Governor, who was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Rt Hon Peter Odey, prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed, asking that the Almighty Creator would grant the entire bereaved family the fortitude to cope with his demise.
    Odey also used himself as an example of a man who had lost his dad at a young age but today he is a Deputy Governor by God’s grace. And as such, God will see her children through and someday, they will become Governor, President and all they desire to become in life.

    In the condolence message to the family of the deceased, Senator Bassey Otu said, “Your beloved husband, father, uncle and friend will be greatly missed not only by his biological family members but also those he touched positively during his lifetime.”

    Late Mr William Anam was a well-traveled family man. He was an agriculturist, businessman and marketing executive who worked in many reputable international companies including Nigerian German Chemicals Plc, SmithKline Beecham, Seven-Up Bottling Company, UNICEM and others.

    The funeral service, which was held at the Flourishing Branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Calabar, was attended by family and friends.

     

  • Prince K J Announces The Passing on To Glory Of His Father, UTI Jeddy-Agba

    Prince K J Announces The Passing on To Glory Of His Father, UTI Jeddy-Agba

    Prince K J Jeddy-Agba has announced the passing on of his father, His Royal Majesty, Uti Itedem III of Utugwang, Uti Ukani I of Obudu and Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government Area, Uti Jeddy-Agba.

    K J took to his verified Facebook page to make the announcement and called on the public to stay calm while the funeral arrangement is made in line with lay down tradition.

    The announcement reads in full, “It is with a heavy heart that I have to communicate to you the passing away of my Beloved father, His Royal Majesty Uti (Dr) Joseph Davies Agba, OON. Uti Itedem 111 of Utugwang, Uti Ukani 1 of Obudu, Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government Area and Chancellor of the University of Cross River State. His accession to the traditional royal stool dates back 64 years ago, making him probably the longest serving Monarch in Africa.

    “We the immediate family, may not have the full details of his final funeral protocol given his standing as a king, we are constrained to follow the tradition of our people in all events that would culminate to his final obsequies. I will endeavour to abreast you of it as soon as the traditional institution concludes on that.

    “As difficult as this moment is for the family, it is my sincere wish that your heart stay with us in prayers.

    Yours Truly
    Kjay Jedy – Agba”

  • Akung Adie’s Family Releases Funeral Arrangement Of Matriarch, Late Mrs Grace Elima Akung Adie

    Akung Adie’s Family Releases Funeral Arrangement Of Matriarch, Late Mrs Grace Elima Akung Adie

     

    The family of Mr Akung Adie of Ejakpe, Ukwutia – Utugwang, Obudu Local Government Area, is set to lay to rest her matriarch, late Mrs Grace Elima Akung Adie.

    A released made available to TheLumineNews and signed by Mr Adie Sunday Ekunke, for the family indicates that, Friday 15th April, 2023, body leaves University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), for Obudu and lying in state and wake keep at Mr Adie Ereh’s compound, Ejakpe – Ukwutia, Utugwang, Obudu Local Government Area.

    Funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Ukwutia – Utugwang, Obudu Local Government Area, while internment and reception will be at Mr Adie Ereh’s compound on Saturday, 15th April, 2023.

  • Ogoja Diocese Releases Funeral Arrangement For The Late Arch Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev Dr Joseph Edra Ekpo

    Ogoja Diocese Releases Funeral Arrangement For The Late Arch Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev Dr Joseph Edra Ekpo

    The Catholic Diocese of Ogoja has released a funeral arrangements for the late Arch Bishop Emeritus, the Most Rev Dr Joseph Edra Ukpo.

    In a release signed by the Chancellor/Chairman of the funeral committee, Very Rev Fr Matthew Otuji, indicates that his body will be received at Mbok junction on Monday, 20th March, 2023 by 2:00pm and on Tuesday, 21 March, 2023, mass will be at the cathedral by 8:00am.

    The release reads in parts “I have the directives of His Lordship Most Rev Dr Donatus Edet Akpan to publish the burial programme of our patriarch – Arch Bishop Emeritus, Most Rev Dr Joseph Edra Ekpo, as follows”

  • Dr George Ekpungu Mourn Late Aunt, Says She Was A Rare Gem

    Dr George Ekpungu Mourn Late Aunt, Says She Was A Rare Gem

     

    Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Dr George Abang Ekpungu, has mourned the demise of his late mother’s only surviving sister, late Mrs Dymphina Barong Kubua who passed unto eternal glory on September 11, 2022 in Boki LGA, Cross River.

    In his tribute to his late Aunt at the funeral which was held at Njua-Kaku in Boki LGA on October 1 2022, Dr Ekpungu said he received the news of his Aunt’s demise with utter shock, but complete submission to the will of God.

    “To say I am pained by this unfortunate incident and your untimely death is an understatement.

    “I grieve for you Aunty Dymphina, my late mother’s only surviving sister.

    “I bow to the Lord’s sovereign right to bring both joy
    and suffering into the lives of His servants. We cannot question our Omnipotent God, and find solace in the words of the Psalmist who proclaims that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

    “In all things. God works for the good of those who love Him. In life, you were loved and admired, and in death, you are loved even more”.

    According to Dr Ekpungu, the world has lost a rare gem and a loving wife, mother, sister and aunty.

    He noted that his late Aunt was so dear to him, having treated him like a mother would.

    “After the demise of my mother and her siblings, you gave us a symbol of hope and happiness, and therefore I grief dearly for your untimely departure.

    “Your love for me was never in doubt, and I promise to extend same to your children even as you depart this sinful world. I believe that God has taken
    you to himself; though we love you greatly, but God loves you more.

    “May your gentle soul rest in peace until we meet to part no more,” he added.

    Dignitaries at the event included an Abuja based Lawyer, Barr. Victor Okangbe, A senior Lecturer with the Federal College of Education, Obudu, Mr Anselem Ekpungu, friends of Dr Ekpungu, family members among many others.

  • Governor Ayade’s Aunt Dies At 122 years

    Governor Ayade’s Aunt Dies At 122 years

     

    The Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade is said to have lost his aunt, Ama Suzan undiegah Agaba, at age 122 years whose sad event occured September 3rd, 2022.

    The late Mrs Susan undiegah Agaba was the governor’s father elder sister, and the grandmother of Dr Francis Agaba, PhD, a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, University of Calabar, Calabar.

    The mama Susan contributed in her own small measure to the upbringing of most of her brothers, sisters, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives.

    In a release bymby the Chief mourner,a Mr Andrew Agaba and made available to TheLumineNews, indicates that, Wake Keep is slated for Friday, September 23rd at Mr Marcellinus Ushie Agaba’s compund, Betukwel. While funeral service is to hold on Saturday, September 24th, 2022 at 10.00am at St Joseph Catholic Church, Betukwel, and internment to follow immediately at her family compund in Betukwel, Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State.

    She is survived by seven (7) children, 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 14 nephews, 15 nieces and a host of other relatives to mourn her.

  • FCE Obudu Mourns Dr Joseph Wayas, Describes His Death As A Monumental Loss To The College

    FCE Obudu Mourns Dr Joseph Wayas, Describes His Death As A Monumental Loss To The College

     

    F.C.E, OBUDU MOURNS THE RT. HON. DR. JOSEPH WAYAS

    The Federal College of Education, Obudu is in deep mourning over the death of the Right Honourable Dr. Joseph Wayas, the founding father of the College. The announcement of the demise of this great statesman was made by the Governor of Cross River State. His Excellency, Senator Professor Ben Ayade on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.

    For the College, and indeed the entire people of Cross River North Federal Constituency which he once represented at the hallowed chambers of the Senate of the Federal Republic, the exit of this iconic personality marked the end of a glorious era that was remarkably noted for his progressive politics, unbridled statesmanship and love for the people.

    The Right Honourable Dr. Joseph Wayas had served the Country as Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. During this period, he was able to build bridges of love and understanding with his colleagues and also promoted the core values of justice, equity and fairness all over the Country. As a result, he became a father-figure to so many and was greatly loved and admired for his progressive politics which was anchored on making life more meaningful for everyone. He touched lives in very significant ways and made giant prints in the sands of time.

    The Federal College of Education, Obudu remains the greatest beneficiary of the political struggles of this visionary leader. As Senate president, he caused the Federal Government of Nigeria under the leadership of Alhaji Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari to establish the College in 1982. This institution of higher learning has grown in diverse ways and now awards both the National Certificate in Education (NCE) and degree in various programmes in affiliation with the University of Calabar. With the establishment of the School, access to quality tertiary education effectively became entrenched in the area. Today the College remains the pride of the good people of both Obudu and Obanliku Local Government Areas of Cross River State.

    Dr. Joseph Wayas continued with his pioneering efforts by mobilising his enormous goodwill in both government and the society at large by attracting monumental infrastructural development to the College. This can be attested to by the quantum of physical and structural development that are currently on ground in the College. He sustained this legacy of conscionable development of the College throughout his life time. Even with the challenges of old age and precarious health conditions which had put him out of circulation for some time, the Right Honourable Dr. Joseph Wayas had rallied the support of other numerous benefactors on behalf of the College.

    While reacting to the news of the passage of this great leader, Mrs Grace A. Undie, Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council on behalf of the Council, Management, Staff and Students said the demise of the most respected Right Honourable Dr. Joseph Wayas is indeed a monumental loss to the College. She pointed out that Senator Wayas was a strong pillar that had supported the College right from inception and prayed God to give him eternal rest in His Kingdom. The Registrar captured the mind-set of the entire College Community as we will all remain eternally grateful to this selfless patriot for his unequalled contributions to the establishment, growth and development of our great College.

    May his Soul rest in Peace. Amen.