Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Jonathan, others honour Gov Emmanuel's late father- Akwa Ibom state this weekend played host to prominent Nigerians from all walks of life - The occasion was the burial of the late father of Governor Udom Emmanuel - The vice president, two former presidents, the Senate president and Governor Udom colleague governors were in attendance Prominent Nigerians from all walks of life visited Onna local government area of Akwa Ibom state as the funeral rites of Akwa Ibom state governor's late father, Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang, was held. Among those who attended the event were Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, former presidents Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and Dr Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan. Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan and his predecessor, Dr Bukola Saraki were also present with the governors of Bauchi, Rivers, Oyo, Cross River, Sokoto Delta, Edo, Ekiti and Niger. Others are the former governors of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Benue, Jigawa, Gombe and Ekiti. Also present was the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido II, CBN governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele and billionaire businessman, Jim Ovia. Recommended for you "Never look down on anyone": Netizens dig up old photo of Olumide Oworu wit... Speaking at the event, Osinbajo extolled the virtue of the Late Elder Nkanang, stating that the true life of the deceased was reflected in his children whom he said are great. He recalled that late Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang spent the greater part of his life in Lagos where he lived and died, adding that as a citizen of Lagos, he was in the state to console with the governor. Governor Udom Emmanuel took the first Bible reading from Psalm 116:12-19 at the service in honour of his deceased father. In his words, Governor Emmanuel described his late father as a man of character who invested in his children wisely. There is a difference between character and charisma. My father was a man of character," he said. Governor Emmanuel said the burial of his late father has united Nigerians beyond party lines, religion, and expressed appreciation to all those who turned out to grace the burial ceremony. Recommended for you Supreme Court vs FG: Strike looms as NLC issues fresh ultimatum to Buhari o... On his part, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum and Ekiti state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, conveyed the condolences of all the governors to Governor Emmanuel and his family. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news Meanwhile, the death of Elder Gabriel Emmanuel Nkanang has united politicians from all divides in the state. Eminent politicians and other Nigerians have been arriving the state since last week to commiserate with the governor. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We keep evolving to serve our readers better Onilua of Ilua: 140-yr-old man is regarded as oldest king in Nigeria | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Akwa Ibom state this weekend played host to prominent Nigerians from all walks of life - The occasion was the burial of the late father of Governor Udom Emmanuel - The vice president, two former presidents, the Senate president and Governor Udom colleague governors were in attendance PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com Legit.ng