UBIAJA COMMUNITY AGOG: As DR. BELLO AND THE ODIBOH'S BURY THEIR BELOVED MOTHER IN GRAND STYLE
It was a roll of ''who is who'' of the society gathered up to honour one of our own, Dr. Tony Bello, and his siblings as the first son of the Late Mrs. Theresa Odiboh Ekowanye, {aka Esan Woman} on the 15th October, 2021, at Ubiaja, in Esan South East Local Government, Edo State, Nigeria.
The gathering was made up of mostly sons and daughters across the Edo State and Esan land in particular both home and in diaspora.
The Late Mrs.Theresa Ekowanye, was Born into the family of the Eigbugun John Aletor of Edialua family Ogbegbor, in Ubiaja in the month of April , 4th, 1941.
Her Educational Background*
Mom; the woman of Esanland, had her primary education at St. Andrews Catholic School, Emu, in 1955, under the close supervision of her guardian and and Uncle Elder Sir, Ukpan Joseph of blessed memory.
In a brief chat with the Publisher of Esanland Update Magazine, Dr. Tony Bello, the first son of the family, while paying his last respect to his beloved Mother ''Who Passed to Glory' described his mother as '' A MOTHER'S LOVE''
He said'' our Mother by the special grace of God, during her lifetime on earth manifestated the love of God in her service to humanity and mankind.
As the biological mother of seven children and many other children, most of them present here today with us, she was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 wife we read about in the Bible.
Dr. Bello said that ''our Mother loved all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
A widow for more than thirty years, she provided for us with all she had in the natural and spiritual.
She lived in the same household with some of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Mom enjoyed her last days being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother until her passing on to glory.
She taught us to love God, to love ourselves, and to love one another.
Meanwhile, Barr. Cyril Odiboh, Esq., the fourth son, also described his Mom as a saint of God to her people.
That ''her legacy is immeasurably impactful as a mother, midwife, nursing matron and health administrator in Esan South East, Edo State.
More than a thousand child birth, without an incident of maternal mortality, including premature babies being delivered.
She was an epitome of truth, your legacy shall never be forgotten.
We your children are privileged to have you as our Mother.
Thank you for everything.
Mom is Survived by Her Children:
Dr Anthony (Tony-Bo) Bello, Mr. Joseph Odiboh, Mrs. Celestina Enere, Mr. Patrice Odiboh, Barrister Cyril Odiboh, Mr. Charly Odiboh, Miss Theresa Odiboh and Mr. Peter Odiboh, also 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
She also is survived by an Elder brother Hon. Elder Aletor Andrew Ebhoramen and a younger brother Mr Aletor Peter Aziegbemhin.
Some Dignitries That Graced The Occasion;
Hon. Osaze Ero, former Commissioner for Art & Tourism Edo State, Mr. Sam Ulaikere a Lagos Based Bankers, Arch. Ehimare Ehizele, Barr. Idemudia Usifoh, Barr. Lucky Esekhaigbe, Engr. Gabriel Omhenra, Hon. Peter Aguele, the immediate past excutive chairman, Esan South East Local Government, Edo State, Hon. Henry Okpamen, Chief Emmarex Okodugha, Mr Andy, Mr Micheal Eramhenzele, Mr. Christopher Eghiator, Mr. TK Asuelimen.
Barr. Kenneth Imansuagbon, Hon Elder Giwa Aburime, Hon Lawrence Idiase, Mr Emmanuel Okodugha, Hon. Andrew Young Ehidiamen, Chief John Ehebho, Chief John Odigie Ogbeide the Oniha of Ubiaja Kingdom, Princess Patience Okosor, Ubiaja Community Circle 21 International of Nigeria, Edo State led by Sir.Tony Okogun as President, Mr. F. Abhulimen, vice President, Mr. Ben Abhulimen and Hon. John Palmer, Secretary.
We Also Have Some Other Personalities Likes:
Barr. Ojie Inegbedion, Barr. Christopher Ayemere, PDP Ward 6 Women Association, Oseahu Social Club, Ogbegor Women, C.W.O of St. Benedict Catholic Church Ubiaja, Edo State,
Honourable Sergius Ogun a House of Reps member, Prince Joe Okojie, immediate past Advisor to Governor Obaseki on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and a former Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Edo State; Hon. Okoduwa, serving member of Edo State House of Assembly, Sir Willie Egbudin, former Comptroller, Nigeria Customs, Mrs. Bola Banjo and others from Lagos, United States and Canada.
St John Bosco's College old boys, other guests and we'll wishes from far and near, too innumerable to mention, were all in attendance. Glory be to God our Father Jesus Christ.
