POMP, EULOGIES AS PA AGBODOUBIRI AMGBADUBA IS LAID TO REST AT 92
By Jide Dominic – It was a colourful yet solemn celebration of a life well spent on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as family members, friends, associates, community leaders, political figures and well-wishers gathered at Okrika Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State to bid a final farewell to the late Pa Agbodoubiri Amgbaduba, who died at the ripe age of 92.
The funeral, marked by pomp, tributes, prayers and emotional eulogies, attracted guests from Ekeremor Town, Yenagoa, Port Harcourt, Warri, Forcados, Okrika and other parts of the Niger Delta, in a demonstration of the extensive relationships and legacy built by the deceased and his children over the years.
Pa Amgbadoubiri, who was remembered as the oldest man (Amakosowei) in Okrika, was celebrated as a patriarch whose nine decades of life were defined by family, hard work, wisdom, humility, community spirit and the advancement of those around him.
The funeral service brought together members of the Amgbaduba family and their extended relations, including the Mozimo, Adirimo and Sifo Wari families of Peredumu, as well as relatives and associates from Ekeremor, Burutu, Warri, Forcados, Port Harcourt, Yenagoa and other communities.
Among the distinguished guests at the ceremony was My Lord, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro of the Bayelsa State High Court, who attended with his entourage from Penawei Egede Quarters, Ekeremor Town, Bayelsa State, the ancestral home of the Amgbaduba family. Justice Omukoro is a serving judge of the Bayelsa State High Court.
The presence of the jurist and members of his entourage added further dignity to the occasion and highlighted the enduring ancestral and communal ties between the Amgbaduba family and Ekeremor.
The atmosphere at the funeral oscillated between grief and thanksgiving as mourners shared memories of the deceased and reflected on the significance of his long life.
Speakers at the ceremony described Pa Agbodoubiri as a man who commanded respect and whose life demonstrated the virtues of endurance, family responsibility, hard work and the importance of leaving behind a good name.
They noted that while his physical departure marked the end of an era, the values he passed on to his children and succeeding generations would continue to preserve his memory.
Speaking on behalf of his siblings and the immediate family, Mr. Sunny Maxwell Amgbaduba, a petroleum engineer with Renaissance Energy Ltd., formerly Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), expressed profound appreciation to all those who travelled from far and near to honour their father.
Describing the deceased’s 92 years as a blessing, Sunny said the family was grateful to God for granting their father a long life and the opportunity to witness several generations of his descendants.
«“Our father’s 92-year journey was a blessing to us as a family. We thank God for giving him the privilege of living to this age and for the impact he was able to make in human capacity advancement and in the lives of those around him,” he said.»
He particularly appreciated guests from Ekeremor Town, Yenagoa, Port Harcourt, Warri, Forcados, Okrika and other communities for identifying with the extended Amgbaduba Dynasty during the period of grief and thanksgiving.
According to him, the presence of the distinguished guests demonstrated that their father’s influence extended beyond his immediate family.
«“The number of people who came from different communities to honour our father shows that his life and legacy went beyond our immediate family. We are deeply grateful to everyone who came to stand with us,” Sunny said.»
The final interment of Pa Agbodoubiri Amgbaduba took place at Okrika Community amidst prayers, tears, tributes and solemn reflections.
A special moment at the ceremony was the presentation of a song composed in honour of the deceased by his first son, Mr. Matthew Amgbaduba, a media mogul and veteran on-air personality. The song celebrated the life, values and legacy of the departed patriarch and provided an emotional musical tribute from son to father.
For the family, the funeral was therefore not only a farewell but also a celebration of a patriarch who lived long enough to see his family grow across generations.
At 92, Pa Agbodoubiri Amgbaduba was committed to mother earth after a remarkable life, leaving behind children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, friends and associates who will continue to preserve his memory and uphold the values for which he was remembered.
The family expressed gratitude to God for the life of their patriarch and appreciation to everyone who contributed to making the funeral a successful and memorable celebration of his life, adding that
Pa Agbodoubiri Amgbaduba may have departed physically, but his name, memories and legacy will continue to live on in the generations he left behind.
