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In what he describes has massive encouragement, Dr. Doubra Okotete has rolled out barrels of gratitude to all and sundry, who supports and encourage the family and funeral service of his late father-in-law at Oporoza.
The statement reads…
APPRECIATION
With gratitude to Almighty God, I sincerely appreciate everyone who stood with me and my family during the burial of my beloved father-in-law, Pastor Macaulay Elekute, held on 27th February 2026 at his hometown, Oporoza, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
The overwhelming love, prayers, encouragement, presence, and generous support received before, during, and after the burial brought great comfort and strength to our family. We remain deeply grateful for the honour shown to the memory of our departed father.
I respectfully and specially acknowledge the following for their invaluable support, encouragement, and solidarity:
HRM Elder (Capt.) Joseph I. Timiyan, PhD, Ebenanawei of Achient Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi; Chief Godfrey Tare Pondi; Amb. Shedrack Lucky Agediga; Amb. Tom Ebiakpo Willy; Capt. Tom Azergbenewei, Engr. Philip Alokpa; Engr. Michael Tonlagha; Chief Collins Miemene Oturubo; Chief (Princess) Caroline Ene; Capt. Braboke Let-Them-Say; Chief Joel Izan Ogbonna; Chief Francis Satu; Chief Francis Boumiebi; Capt. Joseph Ziko; Engr. Abanre Stephen; Chief John Otiki; Chief Evelyn Okeboh Ogelekan; Chief Johnson Ifitibo; Chief Mike Tubotu; Barr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo; Hon. Amafini Akemotubo; Hon. Timadi Justice Akuna; Hon. Okilo Jack; Prince Tony Akemotubo; Engr. Duopayoebiyor Akemotubo; Engr. Angus Borme; Elder Joel Ololobou; Engr. Felix Braboke; Dr. Mormah Anthony; Pst. Clifford Ipidei; and Pst. Godday Satu.
Also appreciated Mr. Roland Isereke; Mr. Kester Warezuowei; Mr. Akpos Epidei; Mr. Fredrick Christmas; Mr. John Bubapere; Mr. Felix Omolo; Capt. Leo Iyelagha; Mr. Ebi Clemento Werinine; Mr. Johnbul Ogobiri; Miss Preye Ingo; Mr. Victor Isereke; Mr. Okebor Daniel; Mr. Jenny Ekisah; Mr. Andawei Okou; Mr. Jude Elaye Azosibe; Barr. Jeremiah Owoupele; Mr. Peace Ekpereware; Mr. Ebi Eregbene; Mr. Bakumo Ejiro; Mr. Oyas Brizimor; Mr. Seikemighan Moni; and Femowei Braye Friday.
I equally appreciate Comr. Oluku Humphrey; Comr. Doubra Wuruyai; Comr. Bright B. A. Guwor; Comr. Magbei Tare; Comr. Napoleon Kenerekedi; Comr. Akpule Emmanuel; Comr. Owen Napthali; Comr. Raphel Sippo Peresine; Comr. Efere Ayiba Ayibator; Comr. Victor-Gow Ayebatare; Comr. Clever Inodu; Comr. Arigban Tikima; Comr. Ejiro Bakumo; Hon. Nathan Tubotu, Mr Evene Isaiah, Mr Theophilus Agbegha, Mr Timadi Endouware, Comr. Omor Bozimor; Comr. Oweike Endoro, and. Comr. Wazo Ayibakuro led IYC Western Zone Clan Chairmen Forum.
My heartfelt appreciation further goes to my parents, Mr. & Mrs. Clement S. Okotete, my siblings; Capt. Tom Azergbenewei, Amb. Tom E. Willy, Mrs Ebikoboere Christmas, Ebisine Okotete, Jenny Okotete, and others, the Timiyan/Ene Families of Ogulagha/Gbaramatu Kingdoms, the Elekute and Omula Families of Oporoza and Odimodi Communities, the Donye Kunghan Family of Burutu/Ogulagha Communities, and the Igobotuagha Family of Obotobo 1 Community.
Special appreciation goes to the leadership, elders and members of Brawei and Kenekai Quarters in Ogulagha Community; the Chiefs, Elders and Youths of Ogulagha Community and Ogulagha Kingdom; the Ijaw Youth Council Ogulagha Clan led by Comr. Emmanuel Keneware; the Common Men Assembly (CMA) led by Chief Jude Angodideke; the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide —its Zones, Chapters and Clan Structures led by National Spokesman Amb. Princewill Binebai; the leadership of Ogulagha Community led by Comr. Bright B. A. Guwor; and the Management and Staff of Ogulagha Cottage Hospital.
To all friends, associates, colleagues, supporters, and well-wishers whose names may not have been individually mentioned, your kindness, prayers, and goodwill were sincerely felt and deeply appreciated.
Your moral encouragement, physical presence, and generous support strengthened us throughout this period of grief and remembrance. You honoured our father with dignity, and we remain profoundly grateful.
May Almighty God richly bless and reward you all with good health, peace, and continual prosperity.
With sincere appreciation,
Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete
