NDDC Chairman, Ebie, Oborevwori's Aide, Ahon, Dignitaries, Honour Nwaeke’s Mother-in-Law, Mama Grace Omoaregba at 84

The Chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Chiedu Ebie, Esq., Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Chief Festus Ahon, and other dignitaries from different walks of life have joined the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, his wife, Mrs Mary Efekhoba Nwaeke, and the Omoaregbe family to bid farewell to their matriarch, Late Mama Grace Sarah Ikeke Omoaregbe, who died at the age of 84.

The burial ceremony, which commenced on Thursday with a funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ovbiomu-Emai, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, was followed by her interment at her country home.

The solemn occasion attracted prominent personalities, family members, friends and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the deceased at a reception held in Benin City.

Staff members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) were present to honour the late matriarch and identify with the family during the period of mourning.

Also in attendance were members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, led by its State Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyovwe, who joined other sympathisers in paying their last respects to the departed.

Other notable attendees included members of the extended Omoaregbe family, friends and well-wishers, as well as the deceased's in-laws from Igbodo Community in Ika North East Local government area of Delta State, who came together to celebrate her life of service, love and family commitment.

Late Mama Grace Sarah Ikeke Omoaregba was born on December 10, 1942, and passed away on September 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family values and cherished memories.

She is survived by ten biological children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.

The gathering provided an opportunity for relatives, associates and friends to celebrate the life of a beloved mother, grandmother and matriarch whose memory will remain cherished by those she left behind.