Koko agog as Olare-Aja (Head) of Ureju, Tonwe joins ancestors

The ancient town of Koko was agog Friday, December 21 and Saturday 22 as late Pa. Monday Urolemile Jemirieyigbe Tonwe AKA Ometemete was laid to rest at his compound in Koko, Warri North Local Government Area, Delta State.

Until his demise, late Pa. Tonwe was the Olare-Aja (Oldest Man) of Ureju Community in Warri North Local Government Area.

One of the sons of late Pa. Tonwe, Mr. Henry Eniyan Tonwe, who is the Chairman of Ureju Community, described his late father as “a great man, peace loving and a community builder”.

Eniyan Tonwe added that his father will be missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family as well as Ureju people, just as he thanked Almighty God and everyone who came from far and near to grace the occasion.

Late Pa. Monday Tonwe was aged 106 and is survived by Wife, Mrs. Victoria Asagba Tonwe, 15 children, 39 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren

The event attracted dignitaries from within Delta and beyond.

Here are exclusive photoshoots of the event as covered by Our Senior Correspondent Celestine Ukah & Josephine Ughweri.

Catafalque of late Pa. Tonwe at his compound

Ejukuju cultural dance of Koko performing with their gong during the funeral

Eldest son of late Pa. Tonwe, Mr. Omatseoyone Tonwe performing traditional rites of his late father

The remains of late Pa. Tonwe taken to his final resting place

Late Pa. Tonwe laid to rest

Mr. Eniyan Henry Tonwe (left) & CEO/MD Jemtech Global, Pst. Eric Jemijereye

From left: Barr. Prince Eferurhobo, Eniyan Tonwe & Barr. Obafemi Ainerua

Prince Sunny Emiko (right), Ama Toritseju leading others to perform some traditional rites, while others follow during the funeral

Children and grandchildren of late Pa. Tonwe doing traditional greetings of family members 

Eniyan Tonwe right, Chief Prest Udueyin (left), Elder Edward Daibo (2^nd left) Monday Amorighoye (3^rd left) & others  

Ureju community performing traditional dance & rites

Prince & Princes Sammy Lata entertaining guests with their melodious songs at the funeral reception

Kredi dance of Ureju community entertaining guests

Pa. Thompson Jaikpe (3^rd right) & others

Mr. & Mrs. Tonwe and Son Ayirioritse & others during family dance at the funeral

R-L: Eniyan Tonwe, Apostle Lucky Obaro, Pst. Friday Jakpa & Pst. Oma Tongbe

Mr. Edema (left) Prince Emiko (4^th left) Jerry Atiene (3^rd right) & others

Mr. Tonwe (2^nd right) Mr. Kaka (3^rd left), Mr. James & others 

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