The final burial ceremonies of the late Madam Charity Oba, the mother of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, will commence on Oct. 31.
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A statement by Mrs Ayotunde Adesugba, the Director of Information in the Presidency, made this known in Abuja on Friday.
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The statement said that the ceremonies, which would take place in Port Harcourt and Okrika, were expected to attract dignitaries and people from all walks of life.
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"On Thursday, Oct. 31, there will be a brief Service of Songs at the Port Harcourt Polo Club in GRA at 9 a.m.
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" Thereafter, the body will leave immediately for her husband's compound in Okrika, Rivers.
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"On Friday, Nov. 1, the lying-in-state will be at her husband's residence at Ambemebiri, Okrika, while the funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. at the National Field, Okrika.
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"This will be followed by the interment at her husband's compound,'' the statement said.
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Madam Charity Oba, who died on July 22, is survived by many children, grandchildren, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. (NAN)
May her mother's soul rest in perfect peace!