Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has appealed to the people in the state to ensure a peaceful environment as the burial rites for the late President-General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Major-General Patrick Aziza (Rtd) commences.
The Governor made the appeal while he was inspecting facilities put in place for the burial rites of the deceased at his home town, Adagbrasa, Okpe local government area of the state. Series of programme has been lined up for the burial ceremony which would culminate in his internment at the weekend.
Dr. Uduaghan who addressed the women and youths of the community, said that late Aziza was a man who worked for the peaceful co-existence in the state and that as such, his burial ceremonies should be devoid of any unhealthy occurrence.
While emphasizing that youths in particular should be peaceful and ensure that nobody losses his or her valuables during the ceremonies, Dr. Uduaghan hinted that a lot of dignitaries are being expected to attend the burial ceremonies. He called on the people not to engage in actions that could portray the state in bad light.
Responding, a woman leader in the community, Mrs. Catherine Ileleji thanked Governor Uduaghan for his commitment towards ensuring a befitting burial for the late UPU President-General. She assured that they will caution their children to be of good behaviour for the period the burial ceremonies would last.
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