Chief Abraham Diri Was An Exemplary Teacher, Public Servant, Lay Reader In Church & Community Leader
Channel: Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
Date: 07/05/2023

Funeral Service of Chief Abraham Diri, Father of Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri

In his remarks, the VP noted that the celebration of the life and times of Pa Diri by Nigerians from different walks of life was a testimony to the fact there is profit in all honest and diligent labour.

According to him, the late Pa Diri ” was an exemplary teacher, public servant, lay reader in the church and community leader, when he was teaching here in Sampou and I also believe in Ekeremor LGA, and other places in Delta State where he taught and impacted lives and brought up the children of so many, nurturing the promises and aspirations of thousands of young men and women.

“He certainly didn’t know that the day would come, I’m sure if he would have been asked how did he think his death would be celebrated, he would have thought it would be a very humble one.

“At least many years ago, certainly, he would never have imagined that the whole of Nigeria would be gathered here to celebrate him.

“But that is a lesson that we learn from scripture, the bible says that in all labour there is profit, Proverbs 14:23. All the labours, decent, honest, doing the right things, as a teacher and a mentor to many, the reward came.

“Not just in his son becoming the governor but look at the array of individuals today who celebrate this humble teacher. So, we bless the Lord for his life. Bless the Lord for the testimony of such a great life,” he continued.

Prof. Osinbajo gave thanks to God “for the examples of people like Pa Diri who did the right things, served their communities well, built men and women of substance.”

He condoled the Diri family on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Earlier in his sermon, the Archbishop of the Province of the Niger Delta, Anglican Communion, His Grace, the Most Revd Blessing Enyindah, admonished leaders about the life of impact, urging them to always utilise opportunities in office to touch the lives of the average citizens.

He said, “the life you are living now and the opportunity you are given now, use it well to the Glory of God and the benefit of the people and in a moment like this, when you will be laid to rest like our father here, you will rest in the bosom of our Lord.”


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