Families, friends and sympathisers stayed awake all night in Okerenkoko Federated Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West council area of Delta State to honour the Late Snr Boan Pa Clement Omole Eremenegha Odu whose remains had been interred on the evening of Friday, August 30, 2024.

Izon highlife musician, Chief Kingsley Takemebo and De Jesus Is Lord Crew were on ground to entertain guests in a bid to keep the atmosphere lively.

Here are some of the tributes written in honour of the late historian by family members eulogising the legendary leader who passed away at the age of 90 years.

"Your sudden passing unto the land of see no more has created an unoccupied space in my heart. You were a father, a coordinator, an organizer, a bridge builder and peace maker. Your constant intervention in resolving conflicts amongst families with a heart of unconditional love can never be over emphasized. Sir, your absence in the family will ever be remembered. Sleep on till we meet to part no more." — BRO ABEDNEGO ERIS ODU, Son.

"I just can’t imagine that you are no longer with us. You mean so much to me. You were always there for everyone and you made all to feel like a family. You always ensure that we are all big and one united family. Your meaningful impact can never be forgotten. Your words of prayer for the family can never be forgotten too. If I would have to say more about you, pages of paper won’t be enough. Continue to rest on the Lord." — PST. MECHACK ERIS ODU, Son.

"It is sad and with a heavy heart we pen this tribute to our beloved father. We never believed that we will be doing this now. We know for sure that the inevitable end of all mortals is death. However, we all trust that it will come at a ripe old age. You were a rare kind of a person. You showed love and kindness to us all. You were a husband, father, uncle and friend to us all. We love you and will forever miss you. Rest on till we meet to part no more." With love from — MR ISAIAH ERIS ODU, Son.

"Our dear father, your life of hard work, self reliance and contentment remain our source of inspiration and emulation. You were always well focused. You even went extra mile to provide for your children. We really appreciate God for giving and kept you until He called you to Himself. Rest in peace dear father." — WARRI BOAN. SOLOMON ERIS ODU, Son.

"Father, it is just like a dream, as if you travelled because we are still expecting to see you. Death, how wicked you are. With miss your love and adequate care for your family. Papa rest in peace." — MRS MERCY FRIDAY FAMUTUA, Daughter.

"Papa, you lived a life worthy of celebration even in death. Our joy is that you transited to be with our Lord. Eternal rest grant your gentle soul." — MRS REBECCA MICHAEL, Daughter.

"Papa, the news of your death came as a rude shock to me, knowing how well you have always fought and won battles of life. Yet, in our grief, we are consoled by the fact that you fought a good fight and won the race. Death indeed is painful but inevitable. We will always remember your kindness and generosity towards all, for to live in the hearts of those you love is never to die. Rest on papa until eternity." — MR SHEDRACK ERIS OMOLE, Son.

"You may have passed on, but your memories would always live within us. Thank you for your sacrifices, your care and concern. Wherever you are, I know you are in a better place. I will forever be grateful and thankful that you are my father." — MR. SAMUEL ERIS OMOLE, Son.

"To a loving and kind-hearted daddy, it is still hard to believe that you are no more in this sinful world." — MASTER OTAMARA OMOLE ERIS

"Papa we can shed tears that you are gone and we can smile that you lived a good life. Rest well papa." — MRS JOY FELIX

"Death leaves a headache no one can heal, but leaves a memory no one can steal. Today we are heartbroken, but we are rest assured you fought a good fight to extreme. I am profoundly grateful for your good heart; your love has been transformative in my life. You are a gift I will cherish till eternity." — MISS ELLA OMOLE ERIS

"To my precious father who was there for me when I needed him the most. His words of advice and encouragement towards me have no doubt, it is still so shocking to me that you are no more! I will forever remember you papa. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace till we meet to part no more." — RAPHAEL OMOLE ERIS, Last Son.

"Sir, words are not enough to express our heartfelt in describing the vacuum that have been created. You inspired us in many ways. I feel happy when I am with you. Indeed, our lives and time are in the Hands of God. I shall greatly miss you sir." — CHIEF PETER LAGOS BUBOR FAMILY

"A father that cannot be compared to another. I wish you could live forever. You were my rock and a best friend. Your loss has left a vacuum in my heart. It is so hard for me. Me and my siblings are so grateful to God. We were privilege to spend much time with you. May God grant you eternal rest until we meet on the last day daddy." — TIMI EDENDE FAMILY

"I receive the death of my father with rude shock. He was not just a father but also a friend to me. You made me what I am today. You are a father of all; your reward is in Heaven. I don’t have much to say. I miss you dad." — RICHMOND ODU

"Sir, your family you left behind are waving hands of safe journey to you and we know that you are comfortable wherever you are. What does all that you labored for in life that you did not enjoy mean? Vanity upon vanity. Good night until we meet to part no more." — APST AKPOS KINGSLEY OTURUBO

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