The family of Akoto in Kokodiagbene community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, tender their appreciation on the success recorded at the burial ceremony of our beloved daughter, aunt, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, LATE MADAM DOUR AKOTO, the Ama-Okosu-ere of Kokodiagbene, whose body was laid to rest on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

First, we thank the Almighty God for the fair weather and for His protection over us as well as our guests that came from far and near to join us as we pay our last respect in honour of our ever loving golden mother.

Secondly, we are grateful to all who came to our financial aid, even at such short notice, by their voluntary donations and contributions, to enable us give our golden grandmother a befitting burial rite. The names are numerous, however we appreciate our iconic leader High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, High Chief Dr. Godspower Gbenekama (JP), Elder Amos Okoro, Chief Sheriff Mulade, Double Chief George Timiyan (JP), Chief Pedro Bekenawei, Chief Felix Eguare, Chief Victor Odu, Chief Matthew Pudie, Chief Princess Caroline Ene (JP), Multiple Chief Vero Emmanuel (JP), Chief Ebi Bebenimibo, Chief Charles Toruosei, Chief Dr. (Mrs) Marian Anomuogharan, Amb. Hon. Elder Uyadonghan Powede (JP),  Amb. Elder Monday Toruosei, Hon. Jimoh Keniye.

Our gratitude also goes to Mr Ebimobowei Ari, Mrs Ruth Awana, Mr David Ebidiseghabofa Abraham, Mr Abel Ogene, Mrs Tokeye Abel Ogene, Mrs Endurance Ari, Mr Johnson Powede, Mr Dickson Timiyan, Mr Solomon Akoto, ⁠Mr Williams Akoto, Mr Paul Diwere, Werisinde Timiyan Esq., Elder Ari Moses Wilfred, Mr. Gabriel Ukuli, Chief Timothy Ojuyaina, Mrs. Stella Tonlagha, ⁠Mr. Seiyefa Brubor, Mr. Ebimotimi Ari, ⁠Mrs. Beauty Wuruyai, Hon. Isede Emmanuel, ⁠Hon. Lucky Ari, Selegha Tareke, Mr. James Ebikeme Uttoh, Mr. Governor Godbless, ⁠Dr. Paul Boyitie, ⁠Elder Mark Timiyan, Mr. Nourish Selegha, Mr. Maxwell Gbatarebi Obode.

Others are Mr. Douye Timiyan, ⁠Mr. Ukulor Billings, Mr. Francis T. Abai, Mr. Deseye J. Keniye, Comr. Peter Pudie, Tenna Selegha, Mr. Bako Igere, ⁠Mr. Matthew Douperegha, Dns (Mrs.) Preye Jimoh Keniye, Chief (Mrs.) Ebidoumene Ojogun, Mr Ebidoumene Igere, Doris Teide, Agakedimine Teide Seikegba, Esther Teide, Dcns (Mrs.) Endurance Bamidele Keniye, Mrs Florence Odiete, Mrs China Mulade, ⁠Mr. Cletus Obode, Mr. Prince Doutimiye Cousin, Mr. Morrison Izirimi Demebi, Boyitie Etuwemi, ⁠Engr. Peter Ekpetipu, ⁠Mr. Yeime Eyebo, ⁠Mr. Francis Ayeku, Mrs Tina Ighedo Dude, among others.

We also salute the entire members of Kokodiagbene Community, Jones Creek Federated Community, Pa. Vincent Meeting Ukuli Family, Ebiabo Family, Ugeh Family, the leadership of the One Accord Bible Church, other ministers of the Christian community in Kokodiagbene, other associations and families that gave their laudable support.

We also acknowledge the significant roles played by the chairman of Kokodiagbene community, Comrade Ark Selegha, our dear in-laws, and other members in the Selegha and Akoto families.

To every person and groups not mentioned above, we appreciate your positive contributions toward the success of the burial ceremony. It is our prayers that the Almighty God who has called our mother home to rest will bless you for your benevolence and grant us all long life in peace and prosperity as we all look forward to celebrate life, not mourn, in Jesus name, Amen.

Courtesy of:
THE AKOTO FAMILY

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