Death Honours Olorogun Michael Ibru As Carnival Like Burial Held At Home Town

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Nobody makes lovely corpse. But Olorogun Michael Ibru did. Even in death, the patriarch of the Ibru dynasty cut a perfect portrait of loveliness and humanity at its finest. Like the brightest daffodil amid a bouquet of flowers, he exudes enviable humaneness even in his wake. Ibru who passed less than four months to his 86th birthday, remains one of the greatest figures of hope, wealth, and leadership for Urhobo people and Nigeria as a nation. He was buried some days ago in a grand funeral ceremony. The ceremony attracted the crème of Nigeria’s high society. They trooped out in large numbers to honour a man who taught them to live for the good of others and expend their wealth for the sake of humanity. Ibru would no doubt turn in his grave in appreciation of the honourable funeral he received from his loved ones. It was like a carnival in Agbarha-Otor, Ughelli North Council when the high and low stormed the sleepy community to pay their last respects to the late business magnate and philanthropist. The dignitaries and guests, who included governors, top government officials, clerics, elder statesmen and captains of industries took turns to eulogise the patriarch of the Ibru dynasty as his remains were committed to mother earth inside a sacred cathedral within his compound. The facility, specially built in his honour, is to host worship on Sundays, according to family members. A museum, which would house all personal effects, awards and symbolic items of the deceased, is also being built beside the cathedral.

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