The entire residents of Amufu in Ojapo community, Okpokwu Local government area of Benue State were in tears today as they bade farewell to thier illustrious son, Pa. Michael Agbo Idibia.
Pa. Idibia, a renowned agricuturalist, who lost battle to cancer few months back, was buried today in his hometown amid tears and cheers.
The deceased’s last home journey began on Wednesday, November 5 at his family residence in Jikwoyi, Abuja where a wake keep was held in his honour.
From Abuja, the corpse departed for his native home Edumoga, on Thursday November 6, 2014, where entertainers led by sexy singer, Imelda J thrilled guests till dawn in a night of tribute.
On Friday, November 6, at about 10am, a requiem mass was held in his honour at the Mt. St. Carmel Catholic Church, Ojapo Edumoga Ehaje.
Speaking during the funeral mass, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo, Bishop Michael Ekwoyi Apochi enjoined all Christians to live uprightly while still alive.
The cleric who anchored his sermon on the book of Romans 14:7-9 prayed God to give the Idibias the fortitude to bear the loss.
Tuface attended the funeral service alongside his wife, Annie and two of his daughters, Isabela and Olivia.
In a moving tribute to his dad, he said he was assured that his father was now resting in the bossom of the Lord and he hoped to meet him over there.
His words, “My father, the most humble and kindest I have ever met. My dad was such a gentleman, it was unbelievable. I can go on about my dad and I will still not have enough to describe how peaceful he was. He fought till the end but God knows the best.
“To put things plain and simple, my father was a good man and my consolation is knowing that he is definitely in heaven where we hope to meet him one day. Mummy and all of us will miss you dearly”, he said amid sobs and tears.
Similarly, Tuface’s elder brother, Stephen described his late dad as a true and and perfect gentleman.
Stephen in his tribute said they were sure he was resting in peace in heaven.
On her part, Mrs. Rose Idibia said the demise of her husband still looked like a dream to her.
According to her, “In this bitter season of darkness, I am lost in transition. I wish this dream of your depature from my life will not be true but Gos cannot lie for he stated it in the holy book that the
re is time for everything.”
The late Idibia was survived by an aged wife, four children, among whom is music star, Innocent Ujah Idibia.
DailyPost observed that Idibia opted for a low key ceremony as no showbiz star was present to mourn with their colleague, Tuface.
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