ORTOM, MORO, UBA, OTHERS PAY TRIBUTE TO NGBEDE’S LATE MOTHER

ORTOM, MORO, UBA, OTHERS PAY TRIBUTE TO NGBEDE’S LATE MOTHER 

By Genesis 


The mother of Sir John Ngbede, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Benue State, Mrs Otiti Ilodu Ngbede who died recently was today laid to rest in Obagaji, Agatu local government area. 

Prominent sons and daughters of the state who were at the funeral included the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Engr Benson Abounu, Senator Abba Moro, 2023 PDP governorship candidate in the state, Rt Hon Titus Uba, wife of former Senate President, Helen Mark, the member representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Hon Ojema Ojotu and members of the Benue State Working Committee of PDP who were led to the burial by the Deputy State Chairman of the party, Isaac Mffo. 

Paying tribute to the matriarch of the Ngbede Obochi family,
Chief Ortom said the deceased was a good woman who touched many lives positively and was committed to the service of God and humanity.

He stated that Mrs Otiti Ngbede also produced illustrious and responsible children like Sir John Ngbede who are making useful contributions to the development of Benue State and the country at large.

The former Benue State Governor urged the bereaved family to take solace in the fact that their mother lived a life worthy of emulation. 

Earlier in a homily, the Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria, Rev Dr Oliver Ali Abba tasked Christians to always live in a way they would be remembered for their good deeds when they are gone. 


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