Chief Okodogbe's Elder Brother Laid To Rest

Chief Okodogbe's Elder Brother Laid To Rest

By: Oriaifoh Godwins

Elder Chief Henry Okodogbe, the Omotor of Oghara Kingdom, on Wednesday, the 6th of September 2023 laid his elder brother, Christopher Okodogbe to rest.

The burial ceremony took place at his country home in Agwa-Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo state. 

In an exclusive interview with Esan Magazine, Chief Okodogbe who said; '...it's very painful to lose a blood brother', added that, what he will miss about his elder brother's demise, is the one-on-one discussion with him, as he no longer have that elder brother who he can from time to time, discuss personal and family issues with.

On his part, Elvis Okodogbe, the first son of the deceased, revealed to Esan Magazine, that even though he always have arguments with his dad, but eventually resolves issues with him afterwards, he will miss the frequent squabbles and fatherly advice he often gets from his dad.

The late Mr. Christopher Okodogbe, was a business man in Ibadan, Oyo state, before his death.

Those present at the ceremony to condole with Chief Okodogbe, and also celebrate the life of his late elder brother, include; Barr. Emmanuel Agbale, one time Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, one time Edo state Commissioner for Education, Barr. Agbator, and Prof. Omi, both of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Engr. Eboifoh, Director at the Federal Ministry of Works, Prof. Edokpa, a one time Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, Monday Ehighalua, a one time member of Edo state House of Assembly, that represented Esan west and a host of others.