President Bola Tinubu Friday paid tribute to the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu at his funeral in Owo witnessed by members of the National Assembly and other dignitaries, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume and governors of Ekiti, Osun, Enugu, Bayelsa, Kwara, Benue, Lagos, Anambra, Ogun, Oyo and Delta States.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, party leaders, and other dignitaries were also present at the burial ceremony filled with grief at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Imola, Owo.
In his sermon titled “The Brevity of Life,” Rev. Blessing Enyindah, Bishop of Ikwerre and Archbishop of Niger Delta Province, Anglican Communion, stated that “life is short, meaningless, and vanity without God.”
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Enyindah emphasised the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making a meaningful contribution while on Earth.
He compared man’s life to a shadow that vanished like a vapour and urged all politicians present to address the hardships that Nigerians were experiencing.
The Bishop, reading Psalm 39 vs 4-5, urged attendees to reflect on their legacy and the significance of their actions.
Enyindah highlighted the impactful contributions of Akeredolu to Ondo State and his dedicated service to the Anglican Church.
He called for protection of Akeredolu’s legacy and for the government to continue with the projects he initiated but could not be completed.
President Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said Nigeria has lost a man who left “indomitable legacy of national service.”
Tinubu said it was not a day to mourn but remembrance and celebration of life to God and humanity of Akeredolu ,who served humanity to the best of his ability.
”Seasons come and seasons go, today is a day of remembrance, a day of celebration of life, to God and humanity, today is a day to pay our respect,” he said.
He said Akeredolu left indelible blueprint in the sands of history and would forever be remembered by all.
Ondo State Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa appreciated all dignitaries present to pay the last respect to his late principal.
Aiyedatiwa described his former principal as a great man that would be remembered for his voice on national issues like rule of law and good governance.
“On behalf of the people of Ondo State; on behalf of the family, I say thanks for coming. You are all here to pay the last respect to our departed leader; some of you are his colleagues; some are from his childhood friends,” he said.
After the church service, Akeredolu was buried at a private programme attended by family members only.
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