The Sun News Editor Buries Father February 13

The family of Osewele of Ukpoke in Ekpoma, Edo State, has announced the funeral activities of their father, grandfather and uncle, Pa Andrew Osewele Ekpenwele.

A centenarian and astute community leader, Pa. Osewele, was until his death the Odionwele of Uhiele in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

According to a statement released by Mr. Nat Osewele, family spokesman and News Editor at The Sun Newspapers, the rites of passage for the late astute leader will commence on Thursday, February 12 with a vigil Mass at the Uhiele Development Centre auditorium, off Ukpoke road at 4.00p.m. The traditional rites is scheduled for Friday, Febuary 13 at the residence in Ukpoke while entertainment of guests will hold on Saturday, February 14 at Ukpoke Primary School pitch.

The funeral activities will be rounded off with thanksgiving Mass at the Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, Uhiele at 8am on Sunday.

Meanwhile, a flurry of tributes have been pouring in for the late Pa Ekpenwele whose life has been described as a testament to purpose, dedication and service.

The Ukpoke Area Development Foundation (UADF), in a tribute by Sir Charles Osezua  and Dr. Ab-Ayeni, acting chairman and general secretary respectively,  eulogised its late Elders Council chairman as a cornerstone of peaceful existence, saying,

“He was more than a leader. He was a beacon of peaceful coexistence whose reign marked an era of accelerated development like never before in the community,” the group said.