Former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife, Patience and Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the governor of Rivers state paid their last respects to late Engr Lazarus Iwari Kalama-Sokobe, the elder brother of the former first lady.
Jonathan described the late Engr Lazarus Iwari Kalama-Sokobe as a faithful brother-in-law who acted as a father to his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan.
The former president added that he enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the Late Elder Statesman, adding that the family will miss his love and loyalty.
Jonathan and wife at the event. Credit: Simeon Nwakaudu
According to Simeon Nwakaudu, the special assistant to Wike, the burial which took place at Okrika attracted both serving and former top government officials from across the country.
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A statement from Nwakaudu noted in a funeral oration, Wike said the loss of a loved one is painful.
“We never expected our late father to depart now. He lived a good life. The people around him indicate he lived a good life.
Wike, Jonathan and his wife at the event. Credit: Simeon Nwakaudu
“We can only be remembered by our legacies.
“I urge those that he left behind to sustain his legacies by continuing with his positive traits,” he said.
Wike also prayed to God to bless the family and give them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
Jonathan, Patience and Wike discuss at the burial ceremony. Credit: Simeon Nwakaudu
“May you be consoled by the fact that Papa was a good man with a big heart who lived a quite eventful and fulfilled life.
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“We will miss him for his good deeds, generous spirit and exemplary life of service to God and humanity,” he said.
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Saturday, 2 December 2017