NIGERIA: Late Lulu-Briggs' body finally buried in Abonnema, Akuku-toru Local Government Area of Rivers State

 

The remains of billionaire oil magnate and renowned philanthropist, High Chief Olu Benson Lulu-Briggs, were on Saturday finally laid to rest in his hometown, Abonnema, in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. Meanwhile, Widow of the billionaire business mogul Chief OB Lulu-Briggs, Dr Seinye Lulu-Briggs was absent as her husband was laid to rest.

Chief OB Lulu-Briggs died two years ago in Ghana but was not buried because of disagreement in his family over the circumstances surrounding his death.

The funeral attracted prominent politicians, business leaders and other dignitaries who gathered in Abonnema district in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State to pay their last respect to the  philanthropist.

Also, the last rites was attended by former President Goodluck Jonathan, his wife Patience,  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, his deputy, Dr Ipalibo Harry, Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva and his wife.

Other dignitaries at the well attended event included the representative of Catholic Pope Francis, Cardinal John Onaiyekan;  former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke and his wife; and the Special Assistant to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on special duties in Rivers and Bayelsa States, Enemina Obunge.