Late Nwere Eze Mrs. Abigail Agwaoma Atako Receives Glorious Final Farewell in Ogbumnuabali, Port Harcourt

Family members, friends, loved ones, dignitaries, traditional rulers, political leaders, community leaders, and elders gathered on June 13, 2026, in Ogbumnuabali, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to pay their last respects to Late Nwere Eze Mrs. Abigail Agwaoma Atako, who passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 75.

The funeral ceremony was a fitting tribute to an iconic woman whose life was marked by service, wisdom, and dedication to her family and community. The event attracted a large turnout of mourners from various walks of life who came to honor her memory and celebrate her remarkable legacy.

Funeral activities commenced with the movement from the morgue, after which the late matriarch was traditionally received by the elders of the community. This was followed by a lying-in-repose, allowing family members, friends, and well-wishers the opportunity to pay their final respects.

Thereafter, mourners proceeded to the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Garrison, Diobu, Port Harcourt, where a funeral service was held in her honor. The service featured prayers, hymns, and tributes reflecting on her impactful life and the values she embodied.

Following the church service, the late Nwere Eze Mrs. Abigail Agwaoma Atako was laid to rest in a solemn interment ceremony. Guests later converged at the Atako’s Compound, Ogbumnuabali, Port Harcourt, for a reception, where family, friends, and associates shared memories and celebrated the life of a woman widely respected for her kindness, strength, and commitment to her community.

Speakers at the event described her as a cherished mother, mentor, and community leader whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations. The impressive attendance of dignitaries, traditional rulers, political figures, community leaders, and elders underscored the profound impact she made throughout her lifetime.

As loved ones bade her farewell, prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of her soul and for comfort and strength for the family she leaves behind.

May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace.