The funeral ceremonies of Late Madam Charity Onyekwululachiya Fyneface Oba, the mother of the First Lady, Dame (Dr) Patience Goodluck Jonathan, will commence on October 31st, 2013. The ceremonies which will take place in both Port Harcourt and Okrika will attract dignitaries and people from all walks of life.
Late Madam Oba, who was popularly called Mama Sisi, was a devout Christian who gave her life to the service of God, humanity and her family whom she cherished. Madam Oba, who was known for her humility and charity, was an accomplished business woman.
On Thursday October 31, 2013, a brief Service of Songs will take place at 9:00am at the Port Harcourt Polo Club, GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after which her body leaves immediately for her husband’s compound in Okrika, Rivers State.
On Friday, 1st November, 2013 the Lying-in-State will be at her husband’s residence at Ambemebiri, Okrika from 6:00am to 9:00am.
The Funeral Service will take place at 10:00am at the National Field, Okrika. This will be followed by the Interment at her husband’s compound at Ambemebiri in Okrika.
There will be a reception for guests at the Palace of His Royal Highness, Late Sir S.P.U Ogan, the Amanayabo of Okrika at 2:00pm, while the grandchildren of the Late Mrs. Oba will host an evening reception at the National Field by 6:00pm which will attract popular entertainers.
Late Mama Sisi who transitioned into greater glory on 22nd July, 2013 is survived by many children, grandchildren, in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. She is being mourned by many whose lives she transformed positively during her sojourn on earth.