The Uwangue of Warri Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Awala, Secretary of Warri Council of Chiefs, Chief Eugene Ikomi, a renowned Warri-based investor in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, Chief Francis Omatseye, prominent community leader, Chief Patrick Yalaju, Chief Omolubi Newuwumi, Chief Edwin Olley, a leader of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, Dr. Alex Tosan Ideh, Delta State APC Woman Leader, Dr. (Mrs.) Janet Oyubu, the Honourable Federal Commissioner of National Population Commission and close associate of Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, Sir. Richard Odibo, Secretary of Itsekiri Leaders of Thought and Chieftain of the APC, Sir. Sunny Amorighoye Mene, Chairman of All Progressives Congress in Warri South Local Government Area, Mr. Rone Nelson, former member of the House of Representatives and Delta South Senatorial hopeful, under the platform of the PDP in the forthcoming 2023 polls, Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, the Director-General of Security, Inland and Waterways, Delta State and former Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area, Hon. David Tonwe, the member representing Warri South Constituency I in Delta State House of Assembly and one-time Chairman of Warri South Local Government Transition Committee, Dr. Augustine Uroye, former Secretary of Warri South Local Government Transition Committee, Mr. Eugene Ebisin, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Warri South, Sir. Emmanuel Abigor and the Olori-Ebi of Mabiaku and Temumah Family, Pa. French Mabiaku, were among distinguished personalities, that graced the burial ceremony of Late Mrs. Ruth Esimaje Oweibia (Nee Akumagba) on the invite of her beautiful daughter and former vibrant President of National Association of Itsekiri Graduates, NAIG, Comrade Alero Naomi Tenumah.

The grandeur ceremony, which held Saturday March 19 at Gray Awani Compound, Ajamimogha, Warri in Delta State, was also attended by several socio-cultural and political pressure groups, including Itsekiri Political Advancement Front, IPAF, led by Comrade Abugewa Dennis Mene.

In an exclusive chat with Fresh Angle International, Comrade Alero Tenumah, who is also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, expressed gratitude to everyone who graced the ceremony, saying she was touched by the show of love and support, even as she noted that the good virtues instilled in her by her transited mother, will continue to guide her dealings with people.

We present highlight pictures of the event as covered by Our Crew:

Prominent Warri Chiefs (from left): Omolubi Newuwumi, Edwin Olley, Patrick Yalaju, Gabriel Awala, Francis Omatseye & others

From 2^nd left (seated) Sir. Sunny Mene, Dr. Alex Tosan Ideh, Dr. (Mrs.) Janet Oyubu & others. behind are Comrade Dennis Mene (wearing blue native top) Comr. Alero Tenumah & others

Alero Tenumah (clad in black) greeting elders of Mabiaku and Tenumah Family. Right is Pa. French Mabiaku

L-R: Alero Tenumah, Omolubi Newuwumi & Hon. Daniel Reyenieju

 Sir Emmnauel Abigor (right) Dr. Augustine Uroye (2^nd right) Mr. Eugene Ebisin (left) & others

 APC Chairman, Warri South, Mr. Rone Nelson (middle) & others

 A Cross Section of Elders of Awani Family

 Sir Richard Odibo (right) acknowledging Alero’s warm welcome

 Hon. David Tonwe & Alero Tenumah

 Hon. Kingsley Tenumah (middle, on red native cap) & Alero Tenumah (left) in-company of Elders of Mabiaku and Tenumah Family

 Seasoned Local Government Administrator, Mrs. Remi Omatsuli (right) directing the catering aspect of the elaborate ceremony

 Comrade Sunny Omene Mabiaku, appreciating Alero Tenumah

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