…..To be buried November 30
The central working committee alongside the subcommittee committee chairman and secretaries for the burial of the longest-serving Monarch in Rivers State, His Majesty, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, JP CFR, Amachree the XI and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom has been inaugurated in the capital Buguma, in Asari Toru Local Government Area, signaling the commencement of activities for the burial of the late monarch.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the inauguration, the regent of the Kalabari kingdom, Dr Charles Numbere Princewill said he is expecting maximum commitment with a view to having a Pan kalabari nation burial ceremony.
Dr Princewill further said the burial celebration will foster peace and unity amongst Kalabari people and Ijaws in general
The son of the late monarch and the chairman of burial committee, Prince Tonye Princewill said the burial will demonstrate unity, peace and will showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Kalabari Kingdom. He said though it was a sad reality, he took heart in the knowledge that the King had lived a good life and left a legacy that will serve as a template for them to live.
The co-chairman of the burial committee Chief Dr. David Briggs said he is looking forward to the responsibility as he expects the entire Kalabari Nation to participate fully with a view to having a befitting burial ceremony for the late Monarch.
He commended the work done so far and said it is very clear that the Kingdom was awake.
Meanwhile, the state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, D B Kaladokubo assured that he would ensure that the Christians in Rivers State turn out to honour a King who was truly deserving. The burial is fixed for November 30.
Members of the inaugurated committee include: Prince Tonye T.J.T Princewill
Chairman; Chief (Dr.) David T Briggs
Co Chairman; Hon. Dr. Tammy Danagogo, Alternate Chairman I; Hon. Dr. Dax George Kerley Alternate Chairman II; Prof. Victor Omuaru, Secretary; Chief (Dr.) Emi Membere Otaji Chairman, Finance Committee; Sir. Opunabo Inko -Tariah, Chairman, Media and Publicity.
Other members are : Sen. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Hon Igo Aguma,
Sen Seriake Dickson, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, Rtd Navy Capt Ibim Princewill, Alhaji Nasiru Danu,
Mrs. Betsy Godwin Obaseki and Mr. Segun Owolabi.