Wike honours Rivers monarch as mates, associates donate N100 million for church harvest

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, alongside his mates and associates, has donated the sum of N100 million for church harvest to St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Mgbuogba Parish, Port Harcourt, in honour of the late conventional ruler, Sir Edward Chinda, the Eze Nyemenum I of Rumuokwuta.

Speaking throughout the funeral service held on the parish in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers state, Saturday, Wike described the deceased who handed away on the age of 85, as totally different, humble, and a reliable household pillar whose affect transcended atypical kinship.

The minister, who revealed his shut ties to the late monarch by marriage to his aunt, recalled that Sir Chinda was deeply concerned within the affairs of his prolonged household whereas sustaining a vibrant, youthful disposition that belied his age.

“There are in-laws, and there are in-laws. When he was alive, there was nothing that affected my household that he wouldn’t play a job in.

“In fact, I was surprised when I read that he was 85 years old because you would not know he was up to that age. He was very humble and easy-going,” he mentioned.

Wike additionally recounted his political affiliation with the late Eze Nyemenum, when he contested for the chairmanship of Obio/Akpor LGA, including that he had spoken with the deceased throughout his sickness and remained hopeful of his restoration till information of his passing broke.

Explaining the motivation behind the N100 million donation, the FCT Minister famous that the late monarch had eagerly anticipated taking part within the church’s annual harvest thanksgiving to make sure his church group emerged first, a want minimize brief by his dying.

“On behalf of all of us, our friends, and associates who came here today, and in fulfilment of the harvest the traditional ruler could not participate in so that his group would take first and make him happy, we will support the church with N100 million,” he mentioned.

Speaking earlier, in his sermon titled “Life is Short Compared to Eternity,” the Supervisor and Vicar of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Rev. Canon Gideon Genka, reminded the congregation of the fragility and unpredictability of human existence.

He recommended the minister for his peace efforts within the state, and for at all times searching for his followers, describing him as an excellent chief.

He urged Christians to stay with eternity in view, noting that no matter longevity, mortal life should finally come to an finish.

He described the late Sir Edward Chinda as a distinguished conventional chief, a dedicated servant of God, and a person of peace whose humility, knowledge, and unwavering dedication to the progress of Rumuokwuta and humanity will stay indelible.

The service attracted relations, conventional rulers, clergy, and political associates who gathered to pay their remaining respects to the revered group chief.