By Simeon OSAJIE
The Executive Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Sunday led a host of dignitaries to a Special Thanksgiving Service held in honour of late Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa, mother of the Deputy Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa.
This was stated by Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) in a press statement and made available journalists in Benin City, Edo State capital.
Dr. Ebojele disclosed that the thanksgiving service, organised for the matriarch of the Idahosa family, took place at Living Faith Church, Sapele Road, Benin City, and drew prominent personalities from across the state.
He stated that the presence of Governor Okpebholo at the solemn gathering underscored the solidarity and support of the Edo State Government with the Deputy Governor and the Idahosa family during the period of remembrance and thanksgiving for the life and legacy of the departed matriarch, who passed away at the age of 95.
Among dignitaries present at the service were the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa; former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion; former Deputy Governor, Lucky Imasuen; Deputy State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sylvester Aigboboh; members of the Edo State House of Assembly, Civil Commissioners; political associates, family members, friends, and well-wishers.
The sermon was delivered by Pastor Emmanuel Ebiwoye, who preached from the Book of Mark 4:11, admonishing Christians on the need for faith, steadfastness, and total reliance on God in all circumstances of life.
Special prayers were also offered for the Idahosa family, the Edo State Government, and the peace and progress of the state.
The thanksgiving service formed part of activities to honour the memory, impact and concluding activities of late Mrs Esther Idahosa, described by many as a devoted mother and woman of virtue whose life positively touched many people.