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Pray for my mum who lost eight children, Jonathan tells Nigerians

Mr Jonathan thanked Nigerians who attended the burial.

• February 17, 2024
Goodluck Jonathan
Goodluck Jonathan (Credit: Premium Times)

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to pray for his mother, Eunice Jonathan, who lost eight of her children.

He made the call on Friday during the funeral service of his elder sister, Obebhatein Jonthan, at the Dame Patience Jonathan Square, Otuoke in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Seventy-year-old Ms Obebhatein died on January 11 after a brief illness.

Mr Jonathan, now the only surviving son of his mother, urged Nigerians to pray for his mother, saying that since the death of his sister, the woman had not been the same again.

He thanked Nigerians who came for the burial.

On his part, Dogood Qkpufu, second son of the deceased, urged women to emulate his mother.

He recalled that his mother was determined to be a graduate and achieved that which qualified her to be a teacher.

Also, Omonibele Azibanyeluan, daughter of the late Obebhatein, said that her mother led a simple life and was generous.

“She was a good woman, peaceful, patient and God-fearing,” she said.

(NAN) 

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