Patience Jonathan Discloses Mother's Burial Date

The wife of Nigeria’s president, Dame Patience Jonathan has disclosed that the burial of her late foster mother, Mrs Charity Oba, would take place on 31 October.
She made this announcement on Tuesday in Abuja when former wives of Nigeria’s past leaders visited to condole her on the death of Oba, fondly called `Mama Sisi.’
She was happy to receive her guests and said, “words cannot express how happy I am when you all came in this evening.
“It is only when you love someone you can share in their happy or sad moment. The burial will be on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1,” she said.
The president’s wife expressed sadness over the loss of her mother, adding that she was her friend and confidante and more than a mother to her.
Mrs Victoria Aguiyi-Ironsi who spoke on behalf of the visitors, urged Jonathan to take heart as death was painful.
“Death is painful; we always ask why when it comes but we cannot question God.
“We know you are strong enough to bear the pain and pray to God to give you the fortitude to bear the loss and continue the good work you are doing for women,” she said.
Mrs Uche Azikiwe presented a condolence card to Dame Jonathan on behalf of the former wives of Nigeria’s past leaders.
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