By: Ike Philip Abiagom
It was indeed a sad ceremony for the family of Emeghara and Maduakolam as they bury their mother and sister late Mrs Bibiana Chikanele Maduakolam, known from her formative years as Mom BB, Mama Kelechi.
The burial ceremony attracted the high and mighty in the corridors state influence and power. From the funeral service and interment held at Charismatic Renewal Ministry INC.( Glory Centre) Port Harcourt. Noble dignitaries, traditional rulers amongst others put up appearance to sympathise with the bereaved family.
66years Nne Emeghara, who died after a brief illness was more like an iroko of morals to the family and a mother hen to the brothers and siblings. Emeghara Okechukwu expressed pain and regrets over the sister death as he was seen dejectedly responding to brief interview with some reporters at grand burial ceremony.
In truth, Port Harcourt town experienced an unprecedented convergence of church members, mother’s, elders, youths and cross sections of Orlu . It was better described as a grand burial ceremony to a worthy icon, no wonder she was referred as Mom BB, from her growing up years. Adieu Mama, Rest in Peace.
