REMEMBERING HIGH CHIEF (DR.) O. B. LULU-BRIGGS, OON, DCF, DSSRS: AN EVENING OF HYMNS & PSALMS

Dr Mrs Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs hosted family and friends who convened from far and near in loving memory of her beloved husband, the nationalist statesman High Chief Dr. O. B. Lulu-Briggs. on Friday the 27th of December 2019 for an Evening of Hymns and Psalms. The event took place at the Chapel of God, within the grounds of his Port Harcourt home, Sombriero home.

Remembering High Chief Dr O.B. Lulu-Briggs an Evening of Hymns and Psalms, which was held to commemorate the first anniversary of his passing in Accra, Ghana, saw melodious renditions from a special edition of, Favourite Hymns and Psalms of His Majesty, King (Dr.) Dandeson Douglas jaja, JP, Jeki V, Treaty King and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom, the Chairman of Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers. His Majesty who was a bosom friend of the High Chief was gracefully present at the event.

Also in attendance, representing the Kalabari Council of Chiefs were Chief Ogonoye John West, Chief T. M. Ebbi, Chief Ibalabo Abbiye-Suku and Chief Fiworiso CPD Amachree.

Other respected dignitaries at the event included, His Royal Highness Eze Anthony Akarolo, the Amanganda of Rebisi Kingdom, along with his wife Mrs. Priscilla Akarolo, His Royal Highness, Mene Suanu Timothy Baridam King of Bangha and Chairman, Conference of Ogoni Traditional Rulers and His Royal Highness Alaiyi T. Tom West
Paramount Head of Elebike Group of Houses.

Mr. Francis Bruce, a longtime friend and ally of the departed and Bara Igoniwari-Brown, one of his former staff spoke glowingly about his leadership, generousity, wisdom, decency, loyalty, kindness and large heartedness.

His daughter, Mrs Solate Ovunda Akarolo, welcomed the guests on behalf of her mother, Dr. Mrs. Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs and the O. B. Lulu-Briggs family. According to her, “It feels just like yesterday. However, we know that soon after that his family has been shaken to its core, but it has remained resolute in trusting in God for protection and guidance. And God Almighty has been faithful, merciful and kind. We thank Him for his grace upon us. And we know that in God’s time our father’s body will be laid to rest.”

The Chapel of God International Choir led the guests in the renditions of Hymns and Psalms and the quintessential Karibi George held sway as the Master of Ceremonies.

Oraye St. Franklyn
Spokesman, Dr. Mrs. Seinye O. B. Lulu-Briggs

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I hope those fighting over his assets have resolved ...people taking life too serious like they not going to leave everything behind too.. Rest in peace Chief jare...