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Apostle Vincent Nwokolo And Siblings Bury Mother In Grand Style

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Apostle Vincent Nwokolo, the Senior Pastor of Dominion Tabernacle Global Ministries, Chicago, USA., and his siblings, last weekend, shut down Agbor, Delta State and environs for the funeral ceremonies for their late mother, Ezinne Grace Nwokolo.

Ezinne Grace Nwokolo passed away on July 2021 at the age of 86.

She was laid to rest at her husband’s home town, Igbodo in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.

The reception, which was held at Comprehensive High School, Igbodo, was filled with glitz and glamour. It was held at the 5,000-capacity marquee erected at the expansive venue.

The ceremony had in attendance top dignitaries and eminent personalities who came from within and outside the country.

 

Notable personalities who graced the event include, Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and wife, Edith,  the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor.

Others include;  Delta State Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Wase, Senator James Manager, Deputy Chief Whip of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, Hon. Francis Waive, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Leo Ogor, Hon. Ossai Ossai, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori; Deputy Governor of CBN , Dr Kingsley Obiora and ex-Super Eagle star, Kanu Nwankwo.

Apostle Vincent Nwokolo and his wife, Pastor Mrs. Abby Nwokolo at the Thanksgiving Service held for his late mother, Ezinne Grace Nwokolo

The late Ezinne Grace Uwafili Nwokolo (nee Akpor) was born in Ubulu-Uku, on the 1st of August 1934, into the family of Mr. Akpor Olumese of Umunofo Quarters and Mrs. Abigail Akpor from Idumu Etiti Quarters, both of Owerre Olubor, in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.

She is survived by six children, eighteen grandchildren, nephews, nieces, sons and daughters-in-law, in-laws and numerous foster children.

Checkout below more photos from the various events held during the funeral event for the late Ezinne Grace Nwokolo.

Pastor Vincent Nwokolo and the Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman.

A cross-section of family, friends and well-wishers at the Service of Songs held in honour of the late Ezinne Nwokolo

Honourable Victor Nwokolo, his wife and siblings

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Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele (arrowed)

Honorable Victor Nwokolo (son of the deceased) in a chat with Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila

Hon. James Faleke, member, House of Representatives at the funeral service

Pastor Vincent Nwokolo together with guests at the event.

A cross section of dignitaries at the funeral reception ceremony

A cross-section of friends and well-wishers at the Thanksgiving Service

The late Ezinne Grace Nwokolo