Honouring The Legacy Of Ezinne Princess Roseline Obiajulu Oganah
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- May 11, 2023
On the 27th and 28th of April 2023, the world said goodbye to the beloved matriarch of the Oganah family of Ogbe-Obi, Onicha-Ugbo Kingdom in Delta State, Ezinne Princess Roseline Obiajulu Oganah, mother of Prince Austyn Ogannah, Publisher of THEWILL Newspaper & THEWILL DOWNTOWN Magazine. The funeral ceremony, held at her hometown in Delta State, was a sombre yet touching tribute to a life filled with love, service, and dedication.
Son of the Deceased and Publisher, THEWILL Newspaper & THEWILL DOWNTOWN Magazine, Prince Austyn Ogannah
The funeral was attended by dignitaries across industries, from the media to law and finance, politicians, friends and well-wishers who came to pay their respect. In attendance were the founding Chairman of the THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, Prince Nduka Obaigbena CON, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Kingsley Obiora, Executive Director, NIMASA, Rt. Hon. Engr. Victor Ochei, Executive Director, UBA Plc., Emem Usoro, former National President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, Former Delta SSG, Chiedu Ebie, to name a few. The sight of so many people coming together to honour the deceased’s memory was a testament to the impact she had on the world around her.
The funeral mass which was celebrated by eleven Rev. Fathers was a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Roseline Oganah’s life. The music, the proceedings, and the atmosphere were all a reflection of the deep love and admiration that people felt for her.
Professor of General Surgery & Oncology Lawrence Chiedozi and wife, Helen with Prince Austyn Ogannah
L-R: Some of the officiating priests – Very Rev. Fr. Peter Mobuogwu, Very Rev. Fr. Festus Okocha & Very Rev Fr. Norbert Uchunor
Son of the Deceased and Publisher, THEWILL Newspaper & THEWILL DOWNTOWN Magazine, Prince Austyn Ogannah
L-R: Dr. Kingsley Obiora, Prince Austyn Ogannah and Kestar Nwokenye
L-R: Dr. Pamela Irabor, Joy Akindutire, Mercy Egoma and Dr. Beatrice Oganah
L-R: Chiedu Ebie,Awele Elue, Prince Austyn Ogannah
L-R: Human Resources Manager, Ibom Power Company limited, Dr. Rita Boco and Prince Austyn Ogannah
L-R: Kolawole Ogunbanjo and former National Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olumide Akpata
Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Kingsley Obiora
Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei
Ex-SSG Delta State, Chiedu Ebie, Executive Director UBA, Emem Usoro, Chairman, THISDAY/ Arise Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Publisher, THEWILL Newspaper & THEWILL DOWNTOWN Magazine, Prince Austyn Ogannah, Editor-at-Large, THEWILL Downtown Magazine, Chalya Shagaya & Managing Director, Daily Telegraph Newspaper, Ayodele Aminu
Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei and Emem Usoro
L-R: Otunba Dr Adejare Adegbenro, Executive Director, NIMASA, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, Executive Director, UBA, Emem Usoro and Publisher, THEWILL Newspaper & THEWILL DOWNTOWN Magazine, Prince Austyn Ogannah
L-R: Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Prince Austyn Ogannah, Chalya Chagaya and Emem Usoro
Master of Ceremony & Comedian, Frank De Don
Prince Austyn Ogannah talks to Arise News TV’s, Jemima Bolokor at the reception party
Chairman, THISDAY/
Arise Media, Prince Nduka Obaigbena,
Daughter of the Deceased and Chief Consultant Radiologist, Dr. Pamela Irabor
L-R: Kolawole Ogunbanjo, Mena Ajakpovi, Patrick Osu, Clifford Eluem, Olumide Akpata, Henry Asije, Charles Aigbe, Managing Director, Daily Telegraph Newspaper, Ayodele Aminu and Oladapo Sofowora
Prince Austyn Ogannah (4th L) with THEWILL Newspaper staff: L-R: Peace Udugba, Elezebeth Teko, Iquo Umoh,Victor Asowata and Victor Nwoko
Family of Ezinne Princess Roseline Obiajulu Oganah: L-R: Prince Fred and Bukola Oganah, Nonso Oganah, Victor Oganah, Prince Bayo Ikujenyo, Dr. Beatrice Ikujenyo, Kido Oganah-Ikem, Prince Austyn Ogannah, Dr. Lawrence Pemu and Dr Pamela Irabor
L-R: Blessing Owie, Uju Okoh, Dame Anastasia Akpoke, Esther Nnadede, Maureen Okpan and Dr. Anastasia Isodje
L-R: Kido Oganah and Nkem Oganah-Ikem
Mrs. Monica Akpokodje
L-R: Stanley Akpoke, Prince Austyn Ogannah and Dr. Anastasia Isodje
Prince Austyn Ogannah and Dr. Anastasia Isodje
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