Obonganwan Dorah Ebong set to bury mother
All is set for the interment of the remains of Deaconess Arit Daniel Ebong
This is contained in a release signed by the daughter of the deceased, Obonganwan Dorah Ebong who is the Federal Commissioner Representing Akwa Ibom State in the Federal Character Commission, Abuja and made available to morenews.ng.
The release indicates that the Burial will take place at the deceased residence Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono, Uyo LGA, on Friday 19th November, 2021 by 10am
The statement reads: “Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono is a beautiful village with pleasant terrain and constant clement weather full of hospitality, love and a perfect tranquility. It is located between Etinan – Uyo – Abak road, it can be accessible through former uyo – Abak road as well as through Ekom Iman junction.
“Those coming in with Ibom Airplane the only reliable and topmost newest airline in Nigeria, landing in Akwa Ibom airport one can access Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono by passing through Uyo metropolitan city.
“There is something in a name and the best name quotes posit: “If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of things” and that “Action without a name, a who attached to it, is meaningless” and Confucius the great scholar says: “The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name”. Namely, Arit means the great one born on Ederetaha, a very important market day in the wonderful vicinity of Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono. She was the first child (daughter) to the family of Jacob Usanga Otono Nkanta of Ikot Ekpeyak. Her name is translated in culture as a motivator which she was, a mentor and a counselor par excellence.
“The burial rites of the late former teacher, a philanthropist, a community builder who passed on at 90 begins with the opening of the funeral house on Monday, November 15.
“Her departure is defined as Glorious Home Call and Celebration of fruitful life for the reignesance of 21st century.
“From the story we have gathered so far, Late Deaconess Arit Daniel Ebong also known as Mma Teacher lived a life of honesty, generosity, fear of God, above all humility exemplified and dymistified of livelihood throughout the long years of her life.
“Just as Proverbs 22 : 4 states that the reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches, honour and life, this scripture holds so firmly true of late Deaconess Arit Daniel Ebong who throughout her lifetime does nothing from rivalry while she was humble, modest and counting others more important and significant than herself.
“As a worthy wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother she helped to mould the character of young persons some of whom are men and women of outstanding pedigree in the society today.
“She left behind sustainable and immutable legacies of her good deeds as a devout Christian, peace maker and community builder on the sand of time and on the opening chapter of Daniel Ebong Family history.
“To add to her credit and for the glory of God are the sons, daughters, in-laws, grand children, great grand children and friends to celebrate her life.
“Below is the funeral arrangement:
Monday, November 15, opening of funeral house.
Tuesday, November 16, women groups visit. Wednesday, November 17, women groups visit (Morning) youths visit (Evening) Thursday, November 18 youths visit (Morning) Service of songs (Night), Friday, November 19. Burial.
“Saturday, November 20 installation of Tombstone
Sunday, November 21 Thanksgiving Service & unveiling of the Tombstone.
“Monday, November 22 Closing of Funeral House. To be conducted by United Evangelical Church, Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono. Uyo.
“The burial arrangement is loading as Obonganwan Dorah Ebong is getting set to bury her mother who was a pathroitic Nigerian American citizen in US, therefore, strangers from US and other countries whom Mama’s children and grandchildren are working with are expected at the burial.
“Top government presence both national and state, professionals and allied associates, women, men, young and old as well as the church faithful will grace the occasion.”
