It was a moment of reflection at the Service of Songs ceremony of the Late Chief Elder David Odudu Ogun, a native of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, as royalty and other personalities graced the ceremony to honour the chieftain who passed unto glory on May 7, 2023 at the age of 71 years.

The ceremony which held in the early evening of Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the residence of the deceased in Usiefurun, Ughelli South LGA, had in attendance a crowd of personalities among whom are HRH Minna Fun Omotete II, Ater II, the Amananawei of Bilabiri II in Ekeremor LGA of Bayelsa State.

Also in attendance are His Lordship, Bishop Dr. Harrison Obiogbo JP of The Light of the World Mission Inc., Chief Clarke Gbenewei JP, Chief Samuel Okrika JP, Pst. Elijah Odudu, Pst. Friday Mala, Hon. Fanty Wariyai, Mr. Edward Odudu, Mr. October Ebikeme, among others who trooped out to honour the late chieftain.

While delivering a brief sermon titled 'Death is not the End' taken from the Bible verse 1 Corinthians 5:1-4, Bishop Obiogbo gave a reassurance to the audience that it is not the end for the late Chief.

The Bishop likened life on Earth as passengers on a bus that are embarking on a journey. He said that the Late Chief Odudu has disembarked from the bus at his own bus stop and likewise every other passengers will also disembark on getting to their exit point in life, but that the journey continues as the rest of life will be lived in eternity either in Heaven or in Hell, just as he urged all to amend their ways to be right with God.

Bishop Obiogbo while describing the late Chief Odudu noted that the deceased served well, and that for the period he knew him the late chief lived a peaceful and humble life, embracing the fear of God.

He further revealed that since the late chief's conversion to Christianity by his family member and son, Pastor Elijah, he displayed dedication and total commitment hence the church elevated him to the position of Elder.

He further admonished all in attendance to endeavour to leave behind a lasting and good legacy that will speak thereafter they are gone from life, as he posed the rhetorical question "What will you leave behind?" to the audience with reference to Proverbs 13:22, "A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children..."

Other highlights of the ceremony featured Bible readings, singing of hymns, and light refreshments of guests, with vote of thanks to all who attended delivered by Chief Gbenewei.

The Late Chief Elder David Odudu Ogun will be interred after a social wake-keep ceremony on Friday, December 8 in Oporoza Town, the headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, and with a Thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 10 at The Light of the World Mission Inc.

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