Pere Bigborogha 11 Laid to Rest in a Grand Ceremony at Kiagbodo as Senator Agwariavwodo Represents Governor Oborevwori

 

By Wilson Macaulay 

His Royal Majesty ,  Bigborogha 11 ( JP ) Remil  S H  Perekeme , Pere of  Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom, was finally laid to rest  Saturday   , 18th August  2024  .

The grandiose and solemn ceremony which  was held at  Kiagbodo Town ,the  traditional headquarters of  Ngbilebiri  Mein Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State Witnessed the esteemed  presence of numerous dignitaries, including members of the Delta State Executive Council, With  Senator  Emmanuel  Agwariavwodo ,Representing

His Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , the Governor of Delta State.

Senator  Agwariavwodo, who conveyed the goodwill message of the Governor in his  speech paid glowing tribute to the revered Monarch  Pere  Bigborogha 11 for his  immersed contributions to the

development of  his kingdom,  the traditional institutions in Delta State and beyond.

Agwariavwodo, the  Governor  Rep. who  described the  late Pere  as an epitome of peace remarked that the  final passage rite which is more like a carnival was indeed a fitting farewell, to  honor the legacy and ever green memory of late  Pere Bigborogha 11 .

Senator Agwariavwodo pointed out in his speech that the  late Pere who  is a man of peace had cordial ties with  Governor Sheriff  Oborevwori who is very much concerned using the instruments of his 

good  office as encapsulated  in the MORE  AGENDA to maintain a peaceful Delta State, noting that Delta did not experience any  chaos in the last national protest as a result of the due diligence of the Governor.

He advised   Members of the Royal Family , the entire  Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom to emulate the golden path of the Monarch to maintain his enviable legacies .

He said: "  The best thing we need to do now is to maintain the path of peace and honor, which  were the virtues that  distinguished our  departed Royal  Father when he was alife as Bigborogha 11."

Speaking further, Senator  Agwariavwodo  added: " Governor Oborevwori loves  the Bigborogha  Royal Family, the People of Ngbilebiri Kingdom, the  Burutu LGA people  and  indeed the ljaw nation in general that is why he  has gone the extra mile to create the Ministry of  Riverine infrastructure headed by an illustrious son of Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom in the person of Hon Ebikeme  Clark."

The Delta State Head of Service, Reginald Bayoko, a proud Son of Kiagbodo Town , Hon Chief   Ebikeme Clark, Hon Commissioner, Directorate of Riverine Infrastructural Development,

( DRIB) , Hon Anthony Ebitomou Alapala, member Delta State House of Assembly,

Hon Chief  Julius Takeme, Chairman Burutu Local Government Area,  High Chief Tunde Smooth, the Bolowei of ljaw nation,

Barr Newworld Safugha,  Former Delta State  Commissioner for Energy, representing Senator James Manager,  Mrs Andrea Ebiere Onduku in their  goodwill messages stated that Bigborogha 11 was a Royal Father who propagated peace before his demise hence this  kind of passage rite like carnival put together to honor his revered memory.

HRM Elder,Capt Joseph Timiyan (JP) the Paramount Ruler and Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, Chairman of Izon Traditional Rulers Forum, HRM Oba Abiodun Mulatto, Osangangan 1V, The Oranfe of Ife Kingdom, HRH, Oladele Olasogi, Sooko Adimula Obalufon, the Ijabata of Ife Kingdom, HRM Polokowei

Johnbull, Pere of Ogbolibiri Mein Kingdom, HRM, Bosu Dio JP, Ayamabulou 1 the Ebenanaowei of Iduwini Kingdom, Chairman Burutu LGA Traditional Rulers Committee, HRM, Ogbobere lsoun Vl, the Pere of lsaba Kingdom, all  who spoke  gave glowing tributes in honor  of His Royal Majesty ,  Bigborogha 11 ( JP ) Remil  S H  Perekeme , Pere of  Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom for the enviable life he lived on earth before joining his forbears.

 

Other Royal dignitaries in the roll call who also spoke spoke  in the  red carpet  include, HRM, DR Owoupele Danladi Foubiri, Angulu 1 Ebenanaowei of Tarakiri Kingdom, HRM King DR Ekiomi Oweiagbe John, Gbesa 1 ,  the Ebenanaowei of Operemor Kingdom, HRM, Jackson Fourbriowei Angalabiri Egbain 11, the Ebenanaowei of Kumbowei kingdom and HRM Urhukpe l the Ovie of Ewu kingdom amongst others.

The Chairman of the central burial committee, Apostle DR SO Dode, Hon  Kurugbe, Amb. Chief Ebi Morgan JP, Ebikonbowei of Ngbilebiri Kingdom, Comrade Emmanuel Emebradu, JEDOWA Zonal Chairman, NUPENG, Warri Zone Hon Emmanuel Nocomplain 

 aka Emmapearse , in their separate speeches concurred that Bigborogha 11 was a worthy monarch worth celebrating with pomp and pageantry.

DR Prince Christopher Perekeme, the Crown Prince  and eldest Son of the late  Pere of Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom, who gave  the vote  of thanks on behalf of   the Bigborogha  Royal Family thank His  Excellency, RT Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,

Members of the Delta State

Executive Council , led by Senator Emmanuel  Agwariavwodo.

He also appreciated the Head of Service, Reginald Bayoko, Members Delta State House of Assembly, Present, Hon Commissioners Present, Members of  House of Representative  present,  and  all top government functionary for  their esteemed presence.

Prince DR Christopher Perekeme, the Crown Prince and  eldest Son of the late Monarch,gave special thanks  to all

the Royal Fathers present , from Ijaw nation , from Urhobo land,  from the  West  and  across the Niger in the  Eastern  part of  Nigeria Who turned  up in good number to honor his father, the Great Pere Bigborogha 11.

Speaking further , he said : " Today,  my  heart  is filled with gratitude and appreciation , On behalf of the  Bigborogha Royal Family  I extend our deepest thanks to every  one who attended the Final passage rite of our Father, the Great King  , HRM   Remil PS  Perekeme,  Pere Bigborogha 11 of Ngbilebiri  Mein kingdom. Your  being here to honor the memory of my late father is a testament of  the  profound impact he made in Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom and beyond  and the Worthy life he lived before his transition to ecclesiastical abode.

He was a man  who made  Peace as his first article of fate, a man  with great wisdom, strength, and compassion,  he dedicated his life to serving others. Seeing so many  dignitaries gathered here is a strong  reminder of the legacy   he left behind. To our friends and family who traveled from near and far, your support means the world to us. Your kind words, prayers, and comforting presence have been a source of strength during this difficult time.

My father cherished the relationships he built with each of you, and I know he is smiling down on us today, grateful for the love and respect you have shown.

Prince DR Christopher Perekeme also  thanked  all members of the  traditional  Council  of Chiefs  of Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom, especially  High Chief Edewor  Uyo, the Wurutua-owei of Ngbilebiri Mein Kingdom , High Chief  Godwin Manseh, the Tunteri - owei of Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom, Chief Aguede  Obosu, the Myenkeremowei of Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom, Chief Morgan  Ayokomi, the Ebikonbo -owei of Ngbilebiri Mein kingdom for their wonderful contributions towards the successfull Passage rite in honor  of Bigborogha 11.

 He said: " To everyone in Ngbilebiri  Mein kingdom I  thank you for your show of love. My Father ,  Our Great king believed in the power of Peace ,unity and collective effort. Together, we will continue to build on the foundation  of Peace he  laid ."

 Lastly,  he said : " I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the Central Burial Committee chaired by Apostle DR SO Dode and everyone who worked tirelessly to ensure that the  events run smoothly. Your dedication and hard work have made this day a fitting tribute to my father’s life and legacy."