Ohwotemu Okiemute, Effurun
Come Saturday, October 17, 2026, Afiesere-Ughelli would be agog bustling with people coming in from within and outside Nigeria to pay their last respects to Late Mrs. Alice Ogheneakpobo Okpodu (nee Orakah), a virtuous woman and a loving mother who positively touched lives leaving her foot prints in the Sands of Time.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Tobore Henry Okpodu and Nelson Orakah made available to Reformeronline in Warri, there would be a Service of Songs in her honour at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ekpan-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Government Area on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 4:30pm prompt.
The statement added that on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:30 am, her remains leaves Navy Hospital Morgue, Effurun for her husband Compound at Ekpan-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Government Area for a brief stop over and at 10:30am, there would be a Funeral Service at Victory Baptist Church, Afiesere, Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The statement further added that at 1:00pm, there would be interment of her remains in Afiesere, Ughelli.
This will be followed immediately at 1:30pm by an elaborately planned out entertainment/In-Laws greetings and reception for
distinguished guests, relations, friends, well wishers drawn from up and downstream sector of the oil and gas industry, clergy, security, education sector, top civil servants, government officials, top business moguls, politicians and the private sector.
The statement further added, “on Sunday, October 18, 2026, there would be a Thanksgiving Church Service at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Ekpan-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Government Area at 9:00am
In an interactive session, Mrs, Lizzy Kekeke, an Educationist, daughter of Late Mrs. Okpodu, said that her late mother lived a worthy life and left her footprints in the Sands of time.
According to Mrs. Kekeke, “my sweet Mother, my love, my best friend, my everything. She was more than a mother to me. She was my safe place, my strength. Her shoulder was always there for me to lean on and a source of inspiration to me. She had a heart of gold.
“My mother was a beacon of hope and good things. Iam who Iam today because of my mother’s teaching and upbringing. She has done her part with so much legacy. She taught us love, care, discipline and prayers , she gave us all these in abundance. Sleep on dear mother till we meet to part no more.”
On his part, Mr. Godwin Okpodu said that his late mother was his first teacher, a role model, supporter and the best .
According to Mr. Okpodu, “my mother was my best friend, my first love. She was my first teacher, my greatest supporter, and my safest place. Her love was pure, unconditional,
and unwavering. Through every stage of my life, she stood by me with kindness, wisdom, and strength, guiding me with her gentle words and inspiring me through her actions.
“She taught me the true meaning of love, sacrifice, humility, and perseverance. Every value I hold dear today is a reflection of the lessons she taught me. Her warm smile brightens the darkest day and her comforting embrace made every burden feel lighter.
“You were more than a mother. You were my confidant, my source of strength, and my greatest blessing. The
love you gave continues to guide me, and the legacy you left behind will never be forgotten.
Rest peacefully, Mom. You will forever remain in my mind. Your memory will live on in my heart forever. Rest on sweet mother in the Bossom of the Lord.
