CELEBRATION OF LIFE*Ayakoro Kingdom Bids Farewell to Its Paramount Ruler, HRH Righteous Inegbagha

*CELEBRATION OF LIFE*
Ayakoro Kingdom Bids Farewell to Its Paramount Ruler, HRH Righteous Inegbagha.

Niger delta progress reporter/December 9th, 2025
With deep sense of loss but with gratitude to God for a remarkable reign and service to humanity, the Ayakoro community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, and the Inegbagha, Itekesi, Akpokiti, Adefere, Ikukuba, Oyeli and Ibhisam families of Ayakoro,Onuebum,Ologi and Otuegwe 1 communities regret to announce the eternal departure of their son,Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Husband, Father, Grandfather, the Paramount Ruler of Ayakoro Community,His Royal Highness Righteous Inegbagha whose sad event occurred on Friday 5th September,2025 after a brief illness at the age of 74 years.

The late Paramount Ruler was an exemplary traditional ruler with proven track records and indelible achievements, that led our community for 20 years with wisdom, love, and commitment. He will be deeply missed by our people and all those who were touched by his leadership. 
He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, Sisters, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, in-laws, and many other relations too numerous to mention. 

*BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS*

*WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER,2025.*
*3:30pm:* Service of Songs at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, All Is Well Parish, Ayakoro Community.

*THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER,2025.*
*2.00pm:* Traditional Wrestling Match. 

*FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER,2025.*
*10:30am:* Body leaves Federal Medical Center (FMC) Otuoke Mortuary, in a Motorcade. 

*11:00am:* Body arrives Onuebum Community to be received by the Paramount Ruler, Council of Chiefs and Family Members. 

*11:20am:* Body leaves Onuebum Community to Otuegwe 1 Community to be received by the Paramount Ruler, Council of Chiefs and Family Members.

*11:40am:* Body leaves Otuegwe 1 community to Ologi Community to be received by the Paramount Ruler, Council of Chiefs, and family members. 

*1:30pm:* Body leaves Ologi Community to Ayakoro Community to be received by the Deputy Paramount Ruler, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Council of Chiefs and the people of Ayakoro Community.

*1:40pm:* Body arrives at HRH Irioso Ogbuku Civic Center, Ayakoro, to be received by His Eminence King Dumaro Charles Owaba, Obanobhan iii of Ogbia Kingdom, His Royal Majesty King Omie Theophilus, Obanobhan of Obhan Anyama, and other Royal Majesties and Traditional Rulers. 

*2:20pm:* Body arrives Nathan Compound to be received by the compound Head, Chiefs and Elders.

*2:30pm:* Body arrives Abidewari Compound to be received by the Compound Head, Chiefs and Elders

*2:40pm:* Body arrives Erime Compound to be received by the Compound Head, Chiefs, and Elders.

*2:50pm:* Body arrives Egba Compound to be received by the Compound Head, Chiefs, and Elders

*3:00pm:* Body arrives Onugakimi Compound to be received by the Compound Head, Chiefs, and Elders.

*3:10pm:* Body arrives Paramount Ruler's Palace For lying in state. 

*7:00pm Till Dawn:* All Night Christian and Traditional wake keep. Music to be Supplied by Amange Christian Band, and Alfred Jking And De because of Love crew.

*SATURDAY 13TH DECEMBER,2025.*
*10:00am:* Body leaves Paramount Ruler's Palace in a procession to HRM King P.I.Nathan’s Square for Funeral Service. 

*3:30pm:* Music and Entertainment. 

*7:00pm Till Dawn:* Barrister Smooth Musical Band Entertainment. 

*SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER,2025*
*3:00pm:* Cultural Dance Group

*7:00pm Till Dawn* Christian Wake Keep, Music to be Supplied by Amange Christian Musical Band

*MONDAY 15TH - 19TH DECEMBER,2025.*
All Day / Night Music and Dance at His Royal Highness Compound. 

*SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER,2025.*
Grand Finale of Late Paramount Ruler’s Burial.
*7:00pm Till Dawn:* All Night Wake Keep, Music to be supplied by Alfred Jking and Because of Love Crew.

*SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER, 2025.*
*10:am:* Thanksgiving Service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, All Is Well Parish, Ayakoro Community. 

COURTESY: Burial Committee

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