— By Al Orits Eye —
The Executive Assistant to Africa’s leading billionaire, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mr Taiye Ajiyen has buried his late 95 years old mother, Mrs Mercy Ademugbamiren Ajiyen (Alias Okparugo) in the oil city of Warri in a 4-day ceremony that attracted the who-is-who from different parts of the country and the world.
The ceremony which started on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, with a Service of Songs at the Evangelical Spiritual Church of Christ, Ogunobite Zion, Okere, Warri, was followed by the funeral service/entertainment in her hometown, Orugbo community in the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State on Friday, October 7, 2022, an elaborate reception at the Rice Farm, Esisi Road, Okere, Warri on Saturday, October 8, 2022 and the outing service at the same church on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
The deceased who was an adept and hardworking trader was survived by many children among other relatives.
SEE BELOW OTHER PHOTOS AT THE EVENT
1. Children of the late Mrs Mercy Ajiyen thanking guests during the reception.
2. Mr. & Mrs Taiye Ajiyen with Mr Tuoyo Aminaghan.
3. Mr & Mrs Taiye Ajiyen with Hajiya Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Executive Director, Dangote Industries Limited and the representative of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President/CEO of Dangote Industries Limited.
4. Mr Taiye Ajiyen with his twin brother, Chief Morgan Ajiyen.
5. R-L: Mr Taiye Ajiyen, Mr Stanley Jegede (Chairman, Phase 3 Telcom Limited) and Mr Anyim Ude Jnr (Director, Phase 3 Telcom Limited).
6. Mr & Mrs Taiye Ajiyen with some members of the Iwere Knights Association (IKA) where he is the current President.
7. Duke Tuoyo, Chris Tonwe, Albert Tonwe, Hon David Tonwe and Arolly Akwekueh.
8. Mr Tuoyo Temisanre, Aliyu Suleiman and Prasanna Rurri.
9. L-R: Dr. Michael Tidi (Chairman, Warri South LGA), Hon Austin Uroye (Member, Delta State House of Assembly), Sir Emmanuel Abigor and Comrade Peter.
10. Alex Eyengho, Barr Fricky Hayse Awala and Gab Ejuwa.
11. Mr Taiye Ajiyen with Alex Eyengho, Barr Fricky Hayse Awala and Gab Ejuwa.
12. Alex Eyengho with Prof. Edwin Clarke and Barr Fricky Hayse Awala.
