The remains of late Pa Amadhe Samson Ogor was on Saturday, laid to rest in grand style at his hometown, Uzere in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, with an array of personalities from within, and outside the state in attendance.
Pa Amadhe, who passed on last October at 115 years, was the oldest man in Uzere, and was born into the families of Amadhe in Obughe sub -quarter of Uheri Community, Uzere Kingdom, and Ewobo of Araya-Aviara Kingdom.
In his tribute to his late father, High Chief Iduh Amadhe grand patron of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), said “you were not just a father with a difference, but an outstanding one in all ramifications.
“You were protective, strong, resilient, loving and caring to the superlative realm. Your determination, and commitment to the well being of your immediate, and extended family was legendary, pivotal and heart warming.
“Mere words may not be able to convey your impact on us your children, and the extended Ejobena family. But, the fact remains that you were a patriach that exhibited uncomm wisdom, passion for unity, cohesion, and all round development.
“Your legacies are indelible, while the memories of your warmly embrace will linger from generation to generation.”
He added that they will miss his infectious fatherly counsel, and ever flowing kindness that he extended wherever he found himself, and his irrepressible spirit of not bowing to circumstances but to always forge ahead with focus, and determination to succeed will not be forgotten.
In a chat with newsmen, the President General of Isoko Development Union (IDU), Prof. Chris Akpotu, said that Pa Amadhe lived an examplary life; stating that “great men don’t die, but only go to meet their creator.”
He added that the Isoko people will remain proud of Pa Amadhe, and that they sincerely wished he continued to be with them, so as to continue to benefit from his portfolio of heavenly wisdom.
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During the funeral church service at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uzere, the Bishop of Oleh Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. J. U. Aruakpor, in a sermon titled: “Shine, arise, shine,” taken from the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 14 – 16, said that any society that wants to raise the next generation, must take care of the family, the church and educational system.
He noted that the importance of raising the next generation to have a better society, requires sacrifice, and service to humanity.
Bishop Aruakpor described Pa Amadhe as an industrious man who worked so hard as a farmer, fisherman, a hunter and a cheerful giver.
The ceremony was attended by the governor of Delta State who was duly represented by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme.
