The Central Working Committee alongside the subcommittee committee chairman and secretaries for the burial of the longest-serving Monarch in Rivers State, His Serene Majesty King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, JP CFR, Amachree the XI and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom has been inaugurated.
The committee chaired by Tonye Princewill was inaugurated in the capital Buguma Asari Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The development signaled the commencement of activities for the burial of the late monarch.
Members of the committee inaugurated 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
Mr. Segun Owolabi
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 Charles further said the burial celebration will foster peace and unity amongst Kalabari people and the Ijaws in general.
The son of the late monarch and the chairman of burial committee, Prince Tonye Princewill also 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 people to live.
The co-Chairman of the burial committee Chief Dr. David Briggs said that he was looking forward to the responsibility and he expected the entire Kalabari nation to now 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 was very clear that the Kingdom was awake.
Meanwhile, the state Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, D B Kaladokubo on his part assured that he would ensure that Christians in Rivers state turn out to honour a King who was truly deserving. The burial is fixed for the 29th and the 30th of November.
