By: Ike Philip Abiagom
The land of Ibusa, yesterday, stood still, as dignitaries from all walks of life converged on the ancient town, to witness the final burials of Late Mrs Maria Nmaduabuhochukwu Nnabuife(Nne Nkwor-Mordi) the mother of Honourable Austin Nnabuife , the APC Chairman of Oshimili North LGA.
The member representing Delta North Senatorial District in the Senate Arm of the National Assembly and Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs,Most Distinguished Senator Peter Nwaoboshi,our Dynamic Leader,the Oracle turned Miracle of Delta Politics,the Aguwajiejemba of Ibusa, the Ide of Okpanam Land, Oshimili Lieonye Olie Ogwuaa of Akwukwu Igbo Kingdom and the Ochiaya of Anioma Nation, led members of the APC state executive council to the funeral.
The Senator who was at reception venue Omu Girls Primary School in Ibusa, on Saturday, for the burial, was accompanied by the APC Deputy State Chairman,Barr. Francis obigbor;APC Delta North Senatorial Chairman,Ogbueshi Adizue Eluaka,State Secretary, Comrade Nick Ovuakporie, State Assist.,secretary,Comrade Anselm Onianwa , Organising Secretary ,Hon.Anthony Ejiofor, representative of Deputy Senate President,Barr. Alex Onwadiamu,Obi Akaeze Ibonye,Former Chairman of Oshimili North L.G.A,Hon. Louis Ndukwe,Hon. Ben Iwezue,Comrade Philip Elueme,Chief Ambrose Dike,Hon. Pat Mozie, Chief Kizito Ijeh ,Hon. Henry Mordi and other dignitaries joined Honourable Austine Nnabuife yesterday at Ibusa town.
Recall that during a condolence visit to Nnabuife’s residence in Ibusa to commiserate with the family, Senator Nwaoboshi described late Mama Maria Nnabuife as a good Christian who lived a good life, which can be attested to by those who knew her.
“Mama was a mother to all, she lived a good life and accomplished a lot in her lifetime. She emphasised education, among other things. We all are her children; we thank God for her life.”
According to the governor, Late Mrs. Nnabuife had a fair share of success and accomplishment in life, leaving good legacies for her children to emulate, adding, “We are here to assure you of our administration’s support as we stand by you at this trying time.”
Late Mama Maria Nnabuife was a consummate politician who commanded immense influence in the political scene in Ibusa and led a number of meetings in her area until her death.