Okon Bassey in Uyo
Plan has been concluded for the burial of the Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church of Nigeria(MCN), late Sunday Mbang.
Top dignitaries including President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, some state governors and other leaders including president of World Methodist Council, Secretary-General of the World Methodist Council, National President Christian Association of Nigeria are expected to honour the burial.
At a press briefing yesterday in Uyo, the family of late Mbang said August 11,2023 has been fixed for the final obsequies of the patriarch, who died on May 16,2023 at the age of 86.
Speaking on behalf of family, late Mbang’s first son and Chief mourner, Ini Mbang, listed the funeral arrangements, and mentioned names of political and religious leaders expected at the obsequies of the father.
He said, “Papa had his best friend, former president Obasanjo who will be there. We also have confirmations of some governors; even the incumbent president, Bola Tinubu will be there.
“We are going to have several distinguished Nigerians in attendance. And then we are going to have the president of World Methodist Council, Secretary-General of the World Methodist Council, National President Christian Association of Nigeria and the President-General of the Islamic Council of Nigeria which is the Sultan of Sokoto.
“You know Papa started the Inter-Religious Council with the former Sultan of Sokoto and he was in good relationship with other Sultans of Sokoto. So these eminent leaders will come and honour him”.
He also stated that there would be a special service today by his alma mater, the Methodist Boys High School Old Boys followed by a novelty football match between the Methodist Old Boys and Hope Waddel Old Boys at Shelter Afrique field, Uyo.
“On Wednesday 26th July, 2023 a commendation service is slated to hold at the Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu in Lagos by 10am.
“On Thursday 3rd August, 2023 there would be a special service to be conducted by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN at the National Christian Centre, Abuja by 4pm.”, he stated
