By PRINCE PERE BOTU
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege were among top government functionaries that paid glowing tributes to late Mrs Victoria Avwomakpa, wife of Archbishop God-Dowell Avwomakpa during a funeral service in her honour on Saturday, 10th October, 2020, at Oginibo, Ughelli South Local Government Area.
The funeral service also attracted several government officials including the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori and some members,Honourable Francis Waive, Honourable Thomas Ereyetomi both of the House of Representatives and wife of Senator James Manager as well as Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and a retinue of clergymen and women from within and outside the state among others.
In his tribute,the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa represented by his Deputy,Deacon Kingsley Otuaro commiserated with Archbishop God-Dowell Avwomakpa,his family and the church on the demise of his wife .
He said the deceased lived a life of service to God and humanity as clearly exemplified in her character and support to her husband in his ministry throughout her lifetime.
Senator Okowa while describing Arcbishop Avwomakpa as a pillar of support to the state government admonished the family to emulate the virtues of late Mrs Victoria Avwomakpa who distinguished herself as a true daughter of God.
He noted that though late Mrs Avwomakpa died at a time when her services were needed the most by her family and the church, Governor Okowa said she has gone to be with the Lord.
The Governor said her impact in her husband’s ministry and her family would forever be cherished by those she left behind.
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo Agege described late Mrs Victoria Avwomakpa as a great mother and mentor not only to her biological children but to several women whose lives she touched positively while on earth.
He said she left her a mark in the sands of time adding that her funeral was actually a celebration of life because of the value she added to her husband’s ministry and women.
Earlier in a brief sermon,Apostle Zilly Aggrey said late Mrs Victoria Avwomakpa had finished her assignment on earth as there was time for everything under the face of the earth.
He said every man’s works will speak for them when they die as there was judgement after death.
Apostle Aggrey said her contributions to her husband’s ministry influenced the lives of many .
In his tribute the husband of the deceased,Archbishop God-dowell Avwomakpa said his late wife served God fervently adding that she was irreplaceable.
He said he will miss the company of his wife as her actions always portrayed a godly life describing her as an amazon who kept him going.
Late Pastor Mrs Victoria Avwomakpa who was aged 68 survived by her husband, nine children and twenty one grand children among other relatives.