Peter Okafor
President Bola Tinubu Friday paid tribute to the late former Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu at his funeral in Owo, Ondo State .
Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima spoke glowing tribute about Late Akeredolu.
The funeral was witnessed by members of the National Assembly and other dignitaries, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume and governors of Ekiti, Osun, Enugu, Bayelsa, Kwara, Benue, Lagos, Anambra, Ogun, Oyo and Delta States.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, party leaders, and other dignitaries were also present at the burial ceremony filled with grief at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Imola, Owo.
In his sermon titled “The Brevity of Life,” Rev. Blessing Enyindah, Bishop of Ikwerre and Archbishop of Niger Delta Province, Anglican Communion, stated that “life is short, meaningless, and vanity without God.”
Enyindah emphasised the fleeting nature of life and the importance of making a meaningful contribution while on Earth.
” A man’s life is likened to a shadow that vanished like vapour. We want all politicians present to address the hardships that Nigerians were experiencing”, he said.
The Bishop, reading Psalm 39 vs 4-5, urged attendees to reflect on their legacy and the significance of their actions.
Enyindah highlighted the impactful contributions of Akeredolu to Ondo State and his dedicated service to the Anglican Church.
He called for protection of Akeredolu’s legacy and for the government to continue with the projects he initiated but could not be completed.
