EXCLUSIVE EDITION No. 64 - Gov. Nyesom Wike “NYENWE-ELI NSIRIM FOUGHT FOR RIVERS STATE AND HIS PEOPLE” Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nsirim Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nsirim The Grandiose State Burial of HRM, Apiti of Rumueme Kingdom In Rivers State
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W hen you have lived a life worthy of This was the case with His Royal Majesty, Late Wike, Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, emulation, when you have lived a life Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim Former Governor of impact on both your people and (MON), father of one-time Chairman of Obiocommunity with visible achievements, there Akpor Local Government Area, when he was is no shadow of doubt that you will be forever given a most befitting burial with ceremonies in the hearts of your family, friends, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital associates and of course, subjects in this spanning four days, between Thursday 20 case, because they know full well that you and Sunday 23th March 2023. will be resting in the bosom of the Lord His funeral began with a variety night of having ran a successful race on earth. tributes which held at the Dr. Obi Wali Though his passing elicited grief from International Conference Centre. everyone who was opportune to have As expected for such a man who had so much encountered him notwithstanding that he clout and connection and related to people passed at a good old age, they were of all classes, the venue was filled to the brim. comforted by the sweet memories of his Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo energetic and impactful life. Dr. Peter Odili and his wife, and Rivers State governor-elect, Sir Siminalayi Fubara led other dignitaries to attend the event. During the ceremony, speaker after speaker who had the opportunity to mount the podium to say a few words described the late monarch variously as very humble, generous, amiable, honest, hardworking couragous and a man of integrity who was also a quintessential Christian. Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike and former Governor of the State, Dr. Peter Odili, took turns to pay glowing tributes to PASSAGE 4
785 the late Apiti of Rumueme kingdom. Wike, in an emotionally laden tribute said the monarch was one of those who against all odds identified with his political aspiration when he first vied for the office of the Chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area in 1999. Speaking at the variety night of tributes, Wike who ensured the State Government gave the monarch a befitting funeral, said he remains grateful to the late Apiti of Rumueme because of the monarch's tremendous contribution to his political growth, particularly at a time when his community Rumueprikom could not be reckoned with politically in Obio-Akpor LGA. “I am emotionally touched because he supported 5
me in 1999, when nobody thought anybody from my community will be something. He stood firm for me to be chairman of Obio-Akpor. I had nobody, but he stood firm and I became chairman. And that is how I grew to be where I am today.” He added, “There is nothing I will do today that I will say I have done enough for the contribution of this man to my life, to this State. He has fought for this State very well. He has fought for the Rumueme community.” Wike said the late Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim, was one of the most venerated Rivers State leaders, whose profound legacy to him and the state at large, will always be remembered. The governor said he was honoured and blessed to have known Nyenwe-Eli Omunakwe Nyeche Nsirim, whom he described was a man of character and integrity, for all these years and was deeply saddened by his demise. He, therefore, urged the monarch's children to emulate his virtues in recognition of his life-long work to better the lives of his people. “I pray all of them who are his children should emulate the life of this man, a giver, a philanthropist. If you have a problem and you go to him, he will solve your problem. it doesn't matter the divide”, he said. In his tribute, former Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili, said unknown to many, the late Nyenwe-Eli was one of those who funded the political processes that laid the foundation for the democracy Nigerians are enjoying today. “Rivers State has lost one of her greatest. The void he is leaving cannot be filled because he is probably the last standing founding icon of our dear State. But for the AT THE FUNERAL SERVICE 6 Gov. Nyesom Wike making his remark Govs. Nyesom Wike, David Umahi, Dr. Peter Odili & wife, Chief Dan Orbih, Siminalayi Fubara, Rt. Hon. Owaji Ibani & Rivers CJ, Justice Simeon Amadi PASSAGE Pix by: Friday & Achieves Ven. Rev. Gabriel Omoleye
7 The Church Chior An array of Clergymen Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani & Rivers CJ, Justice Simeon Amadi The Instrumentalists Govs., Wike & wife, Suzzette, David Umahi & Dr. Peter Odili & wife, Mary Chief Dan Orbih & Rivers State Governor-elect, Siminalayi Fubara His Excellency, Dr. Peter Odili & wife, Justice Mary Odili (JSC Retired) Henry Nyeche Nsirim taking a Bible Reading
8 Members of the Nsirim family The Nsirims: Timothy, Princess Tina, Henry, Mrs. Ethel & Nnamdi Hon. Timothy Nsirim & sister, Princess Agwabumma Tina Nsirim Nyeche Nsirim, Mrs. Ethel Nsirim & Chief Nnamdi Nsirim PASSAGE Pix by: Friday & Achieves Nsirim Nsirim, Azubuike Nsirm & Mr. & Mrs. Felix Ogbe
9 Their Royal Majesties, King Dandeson Jaja & Chief Sergent Awuse HRH, Eze Anthony Akarolo, Amangada XI of Rebisi & other Guests HRM, Chike Wodo (right) with other Traditional Rulers Ezenwo Nsirim & Nsirim Nsirim The Nsirims Some Chiefs Chief Larry Chukwu One of Nyenwe-Eli’s Son-In-Law, Mr. Nwosu (right) & other family members
10 family, be consoled that you had a royal father that was second to none”, he said. Renowned educationalist and a trustee of the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE), Emeritus Prof. Otonti Amadi Nduka, who gave the vote of thanks, commended Wike and the government of Rivers State for honouring the late Nyenwe-Eli. Also present at the event were former Senate President, Senator John Azuta-Mbata; former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudum Nwuche; National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-south, Chief Dan Orbih; Rivers State Chairman of PDP, Ambassador Desmond Akawor, among other dignitaries. Friday, March 21, attention turned to the Secretariat of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers where a special Valedictory Session was held in honour of the deceased Apiti of Rumueme Kingdom who until his death, was one of the oldest serving monarchs in the state. The ceremony which had the most prominent traditional rulers from across the state in attendance led by the Chairman of the Council, His Majesty king (Dr.) Dandeson Douglas Jaja JP and all regaled in their colourful traditional regalia commenced at about 9am. King Jaja who called for a minute of silence in honour of the departed monarch extolled the character and accomplishments of his late colleague and charged his family to uphold his strong legacies. Other prominent traditional rulers also took turns to pay glowing tributes to the deceased. From there, with his remains well placed in a beautifully designed carriage, the funeral trian moved to Mgbuosimini, his matrimonial home also in Port Harcourt, where he was received and traditional rites also performed. Later that evening, there was a Service of Songs at the St. John's Anglican Church, Rumueme. Here, some leaders of the church where he gave himself and resources for years had an opportunity to pay their last respects. Again Governor Nyesom Wike was one of those who joined the family and the congregation in showering encomiums on the departed. The service, like the other events was well attended. The atmosphere was somber all through the evening. The final day that his remains were seen on mother earth began with a lying in-state at his palace before the funeral service. The day was a reality check for the Nsirims that their Patriarch was really gone. In his sermon at the funeral service, the Rector St. John's Anglican Church, Venerable Gabriel S.B. Omoleye, who preached on the topic; " A time for everything and purpose" admonished the congregation to conduct their life in manners that pleased God. Venerable Omoleye declared that anyone who is unable to fulfil God's purpose for his life, will in the end be reckoned as someone who wasted his time here on earth. Dignitaries present at the funeral service were the governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi; the wife of the Rivers State governor, Hon. Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, former Rivers State governor, Dr. Peter Odili, his wife, Justice Mary Odili; Rivers State governor-elect, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu; former Senate President, senator John Azuta-Mbata. The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Simeon Chibuzor Amadi; the Speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikuinyi-Owaji Ibani; National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) South-south, Chief Dan Orbih; Rivers State chairman of PDP, Ambassador Desmond Akawor among other dignitaries. The service went on smoothly and the late monarch was later committed to earth amidst tears from her closest and dearest. Nyenwe-Eli was laid to rest in his home Palace aged 96. Afterwards, attention moved to the Palace and residence of Hon. Timothy Nsirim where special guests were treated to a sumptuous reception which dragged till late in the evening. By 9 am on Sunday, family, friends and associates again returned to the St. John's Angelic Church for a Thanksgiving Service. The four-day long ceremony was indeed a glorious way to bid farewell to a revered monarch, father, brother, son and associate whose impact in the lives of many would be remembered for years to come. Chief Feddy Alabraba & Amb. Desmond Akawor Sen. Barry Mpigi, Bro. Felix Obuah & Chief Feddy Alabraba Bro. Felix Obuah (center) & other Guests PASSAGE Pix by: Friday & Achieves
Guests 11 Njideka Nwosu-Iheme (left) & other Guests R - L: Deacon Peter Amadi, Chief Hon. Aso Owhonda & others Mr. & Mrs. Felix Ogbe Guests Guests Chief Noble Amadi (right) & other Guests Guests
12 The Hon. Ken Chikere & wife, Justice Anwuri (JCA Retired) Dr. Nyema Wali, Hon. Emma Deiya & Hon. Igo Aguma Hon. Charles Orlu, Kevin Wami (2nd & 3rd left) other Guests Amb. Desmond Akawor, Prince Emma Anyanwu & Sam Sam Jaja PASSAGE Pix by: Friday & Achieves Barr. Mrs. Blessing Amadi (center) & other Guests Guests Guests Engnr. Chile sandra Nsirim & Hon. Justice Chinwe Nsirim-Nwosu
13 Their Royal Majesties, Sergent Awuse, Isiah Elikwu & others Hon. Samuel Nwanosike & Hon. David Briggs Chief I. H. Wigwe, Dr. Ebere Wigwe, & Prof. Otoni Amadi Nduka Dr. Davies Ibiama & Isobo Jack Maurice Oja, a Guest & Mrs. Nene Beke Some family members Onu Timothy Nsirim, Emma Nsirim & others Omunakwe Lucky Nsirim (right) & other Guests
14 Hon. Onyi Ile (left) & a Guest AIG, Hilda Ibifuro-Harrison Rtd. (right) & other Guests PASSAGE Pix by: Friday & Achieves Guests Prince Paul Wonodi (left) & other Guests OBALGA Vice Chairman, Hon. Chinyeru Agbara (right) & other Guests Mr. Lugumba Wedeh (right) Lucky Nsirim (left) & other Guests Barr. Sunny Ewule, a friend & Prof. Chituru Orluwene
Some family members 15 Hon. Ukel Oyaghiri (left) & other Guests Chief Glory Emeh (center), Sir Soni Ejekwu (right) & other Guests Chief David Briggs, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim & Maurice Oja Chief Charles Beke (center) & other Guests Guests Guests Dagogo Isaac (left) & other Guests
16 A cross-section of Rumuolumeni Chiefs Chief Nnamdi Nsirim, Chief Larry Chukwu & other Chiefs Pix by: Friday & Achieves PASSAGE AT THE WELL-ATTENDED RECEPTION FACES OF SOME CHIEFS AT THE EVENT
Sen. John Mbata 17 His Excellency, Gov. Nyesom Wike with Dr. G.N. Amadi Princess Tina Nsirim (with frame) & friends Amobi & friends Family members Mrs. Timothy Nsirim & Children Guests Onu Timothy Nsirim (left) & other family members Guests
18 Hons., George Ariolu, Prince Timothy Nsirim & Hon. Fred Igwe Eric, Barth, Nelson & Morgan Dr. G. N. Amadi (right) & friend From 3rd left: chief A. A. Worlu,Prince Timothy Nsirim, Hon. Allwell Ihunda & Clifford Walter Eze Evu, Dr. Akani (3rd Right) & other Guests Prince Timothy Nsirim & family Prince Timothy Nsirim & Maurice Oja’s majestic walk back home Hon. Timothy and friend Chief (Prof.) Anugbum in a warm embrace
19 Okey Wali (SAN), Francis Amadi & Chief (Prof.) Anugbum Onuoha Dr. Ayebaesin Beredugo (right) & friend Hons. Aaron Chukwuemeka, Martins Amaewhule & Kingsley Chinda Hon. Mrs. Amadi (center) & other Guests Ogbam Ogima, Hon. Fynman Orlungwe (left) & a Guest Beautiful ladies Barr. Sunny Ewule (right) & friend Eze Blessing Wagor, Nyewe-Eli Isiokpo & other traditional rulers
20 Ikay Thomas-Amadi & friend Pix by: Friday & Achieves PASSAGE Chief Nche Nchelem Wobo & Maurice Oja Surveyor-General of R/S, Gaius Assor (left) & friend Prince Timothy, Elder Chidi Wihioka, The Hon. Wogu Boms & Fyneman Olungwe Hon. Nwanosike Samuel & Prof. Okey Onuchukwu, VC, Ignatus Ajuru Univ., of Edu. Guest HRH, Eze Webilor Okocha (left) & a Guest Prof. Nlerum Okogbule, VC, RSU Prof. Valentine Omubo-Pepple & Prof. Nnamdi Okoroma
21 Nkanye Amadi, Prince Timothy & Daddy Nyewele Nduka Ejor (left) & friend An array of Chiefs from Isiokpo Azunda Owabie & Elder Ikechi Owabie Great & Siblings Chibuzor Charles & Francis Amadi Chief Tony Worehem (left) Chief Ehule (right) Prof. Jennifer Igwela (center) & Dr. Sydney Enyindah (right)
22 Pix by: Friday & Achieves PASSAGE Eze Dr. Chris Akani, Eze Wogbo, HRH, Eze Collins Ogwu Guests Eze Dr. Jerimiah Worenwu, Paramount Ruler of Iriebe Community (right) Rumunya Women Group Chief Ogbuga & Richard Barr. Sarowinya & other Guests Chief Ovunda Beke & other Guests Lolo Ibieneye, a Guest & Hon. Collins Ordu
Chief Tom Fitipigi & Chief Temple Wenekanma 23 Ogestar Obiwali (right) & friends HRH, Eze Lawrence Chinwo, Traditional Ruler of Rumuomoi (right) Guests Rumunya Women Group Azubuike Atuzie (right) Hon. Ike Amadi & Iyk Chukwu Chief Barr. Cyprain Chukwu (left) & other Guests
24 Eze Prince Amadi (left) & other Guests Obio/Akpor Concillors & Legal Adviser,Barr. Lesley Ejekwu (2nd left) Chief Echem (right) Dr. Sunny Okocha (center) & other Guests Pix by: Friday & Achieves PASSAGE A bevy of beautiful ladies Hon. Timothy with Elder John & some members of father’s maternal home Guests Guests
25 Hon. Prince Amechi, Chief Hani Woko & Hon. Timothy Nsirim Hon. Obinna Anyanwu & Hon. Timothy Nsirim Dr. Green (center) exchanging pleasantries with other Guests Hon. Timothy Nsirim & Chief Hon. Asor Owhonda (right) & a Guest Guests Prince Timothy Nsirim with HRH, Kingsley Ogundu Mrs. FNJ Woke, Prince Timothy Nsirim & Sister, Princess Tina Nsirim Hon. Revren Orianwo & Collins Wobo Chukwu
26 Mrs. Aleruchi Cookeygam, Hon. Timothy Nsirim & AIG, Hilda Harrison (Rtd.) Pix by: Friday & Achieves PASSAGE Hon. Ukel Oyaghiri, Hon.Chinyeru Agbara & other beautiful ladies Prince Timothy Nsirim & Guests A bevy of beautiful Guests Solomon Eke & Sir. Richard Ehi Prince Timothy Nsirim exchanging pleasantries with Guests Hon. Chimezie Nwankwo with Prince Timothy & others Beautiful ladies
Prince Timothy Nsirim & Bright Ogbovo (right) with others Prince Timothy Nsirim with Ikwerre LGA Chairman & delegates KK Aribodo presenting a Cow on behalf of Ikwerre LGA Lugumba Wedeh & Chief Temple Chiefs Martins Aleru, Charles Nsirim, Prince Timothy, HRH, Eze Ogundu & Elder Joseph Amadi Lord Nelson Wele & Chief Prince Nelson John 27 Prince Hon. Timothy Nsirim with VC & other members of RSU delegation Guests
28 Pix by: Friday & Achieves PASSAGE Hon. Timothy dancing to traditional drumbeats Beautiful ladies Entertainment galore! Performance by members of Nigeria Judo Federation Entertainment galore! Hon. Timothy acknowledging Guests
29 PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy & Friday AT THE SERVICE OF SONGS His Excellency, Gov. Nyesom Wike & wife, Justice Suzzette with Chief Dan Orbih Chief Dan Orbih & Amb. Desmond Akawor Mrs. Ethel Nsirim Ven. Rev. Gabriel Omoleye
PASSAGE 30 Pix by: Sammy & Friday Hon. David Briggs The Hon. Frank Owhor (center) with other Guests Chief Dr. Amadi speaking on behalf of the Church Dr. Larry Azunda Nsirim Elizabeth Ogbonna Emmanuel Nsirim Ezenwo, Emmanuel, Nsirim, Azubuike & Mrs. Ethel Nsirim Chief Dr. Amaewhule Igwe Speaking on behalf of the Community
31 Tina Nsirim (2nd left) & Adokiye Amiesiemaka (right) Oroma Ovunda, Ogbonda Nsirim & Elizabeth Ogbonna Larry, Emmanuel, Azubuike & Frank Ogbe Chile Sandra Nsirim & Justice Chinwe Nsirim-Nwosu The Clergy
32 PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy & Friday Hon. Emeka Woke & Hon. Fred Igwe Hon. Major Jack Prof. P. C Mmom (R/S Education Comm.) & Prof. Franklin Elerum An array of Chiefs Guests Guests Guests Guests
33 Chief Aleruchi Echeson Nsirim, Ibrahim Eddy-Mark & HRM, Uche Elikwu Njideka Nwosu-Iheme (left) & other Guest Chief Azubuike Nmerenkini with Prof. Princewill Chike & other Guests Mrs. Wobo (right) & friend Guests Chief Tom Fitipigi & wife with other Guests Guests Guests
34 PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy & Friday AIG, Hilda Harrison (Rtd) & other Guests Chief (Prof.) Anugbum Onuoha Guests Lucky Nsirim & wife (right) Chief Aleruchi Echeson Nsirim (left) with other Guests Guests Guests Guests
PASSAGE Pix by: Achieves AT THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE 35 Justice Mary Odili & Mrs. Ethel Nsirim The Hon. Frank Owhor Hon. Timothy Nsirim & Nsirim Nsirim The Nsirims: Timothy Nsirim, Nsirim Nsirim, Nyeche Nsirim, Mrs. Ethel Nsirim & Nnamdi Nsirim with Hon. Frank Owhor (Behind) Oburoma Ovunda Nsirim with Hon. Timothy Nsirim & Nsirim Nsirim Chile Sandra Nsirim & Dr. Larry Nnamdi Nsirim Ven. Rev. Gabriel Omoleye
PASSAGE 36 Pix by: Achieves ...Offering time Justice Mary Odili & Hon. Timothy Nsirim Njideka Nwosu-Iheme & mother, Justice Mary Odili (Rtd.) ...Offering time Dr. Amaewhule Igwe (right) & other Guests Time for Praise & Worship! Choir ministration Chief Larry Chukwu (right) & other Chiefs
37 Dagogo Isaac & Elder Alex Amadi Onu Timothy Nsirim & wife Oroma Ovunda Nsirim & Chile Sandra Nsirim Lauretta Amaka & Gogo Dr. Emeka Owhonda, Bishop Freeman & Dr. Ehule Omasirim Ovunda-Nsirim (right) & other Guests Guests
38 PASSAGE Pix by: Achieves Mr. Felix Ogbe & wife, Ngozi Nyema & Andy Barr. Ogbonna (left) Great, Manuchim & Mom Lucky, Nduka & Nyema Ovunda Jnr, & brother Guests Guests
39 The Clergy offers prayer for the Family Prince Timothy Nsirim & family Prince Anebom Timothy Nsirim & family Nyewe-Eli’s children Prince Anebom Timothy Nsirim & sibblings A cross-section of Chiefs & friends of the family
40 The Nsirim Dynasty
PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy AT THE VARIETY NIGHT 41 Their Excellencies, Gov. Nyesom Wike & Dr. Peter Odili His Excellency, Gov. Nyesom Wike speaking Gov. Wike condoles Mrs. Ethel Nsirim Mrs. Ethel Nsirim & Nnamdi Nsirim Their Excellencies,, Gov. Nyesom Wike & Dr. Peter Odili with other high-profile guests
The Hon. Frank Owhor 42 PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy AIG, Mrs. Hilda Harrison (Rtd.) R/S Gov-elect, Siminalayi Fubara & Hon. Chibudom Nwuche RSCJ, Justice Simeon Amadi Amb. Desmond Akawor Prince Hon. Timothy Nsirim, HRM, Isaiah Elikwu & Eze Chike Wodo Prof. Otonti Amadi Nduka Nsirim Nsirim, Nyeche Nsirim, Mrs. Ethel Nsirim & Nnamdi Nsirim Sen. John Mbata Prof. Chituru Orluwene Chief I. H. Wigwe MC, Tagwaye performing conducting activities Chief Tom Fitipigi
43 R/S Information Comm., Paulinus Nsirim (left) & other Guests Hon. Timothy Nsirim exchange pleasantries with Dr. Peter Odili Hon. Timothy Nsirim with Legal luminary, OCJ Okocha VC, Ignatus Ajuru Univ. of Education, Prof. Okey Onuchukwu with OCJ Okocha, SAN Hossana, Bright Agbovu & Okemini Chinedu Princess Tina Nsirim, Emmanuel Nsirim & other family members The Nsirims Mr. & Mrs. Felix Oge (right) & other family members
44 PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy OCJ Okocha, SAN with Chief Tom Fitipigi & wife Chief I. H. Wigwe, AIG, Hilda Harrison (Rtd.) & Prof. Otonti Amadi Nduka Hon. Timothy exchanging pleasantries with Guests Hons. Allwell Ihunda, Chidi Lloyd (3rd left) & other Guests Hon. Timothy Nsirim & brother, Nyeche in a tet-ta-tet Njideka Nwosu-Iheme (left) with a Guest From 2nd left: Noble Amadi, Sir. Richard Ihie & Hon. Mrs. Agbara Barr. Ogbonna & wife Elizabeth
45 Traditional Dancers Traditional Wrestling contest Drama sketch Drummers Entertainers were at their best Choir ministration
PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy & Friday 46 AT RIVERS STATE TRADITIONAL RULERS COUNCIL SECRETARIAT HRM, King Kaleh Obuge, Odu-Abua of Abua/Odual Kingdom HRM, Anthony Akarolo, Amangada XI of Rebisi HRM, King Dandeson Jaja (Chairman, Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers) with His Eminence, Ochie Opurum, Paramount Ruler of Etche HRM, King Dandeson Jaja addressing the gathering
47 HRM, King Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, Eze Upata III of Upata Kingdom HRH, King Suanu Baridam, Gbenemene Bua Bangha II of Khana Kingdom HRH, Eze Webilor Okocha, Paramount Ruler of Choba Community HRM, Onyebuchi Leslie Eke, Eze Oha Evo III of Evo Kingdom
48 PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy & Friday Nnamdi Nsirim, Hon. Timothy Nsirim & Hon. Samuel Nwanosike HRM, Eze Christopher Wonodi, of Rebisi HRM, Isiah Elikwu, HRM, Eze Chike Wodo & HRM Eze Barry Owabie HRH, Eze Dr. Onoka Okoromini HRH, King T. E. O. Ogube (right) HRM, Chief Okpokiri, Hon. Emeka Woke & The Hon. Frank Owhor HRH, Eze Chukwu Orluchime (center) & HRH, Eze Achinike Amadi (right) HRH, Mene M. Sunday & another Traditional Ruler HRH, King T. E. O. Ogube HRH, Mene Daniel Nwidag
49 Paulinus Nsirim, R/S Comm. for Information Some family members Nsirim Nsirim, Ezenwo Nsirim & Nyeche Nsirim Henry Nsirim speaking Nene Beke (left) & others Chief Otubadan & Sir. Kingsley Wobo Nweni Chukwu Chief Dr. Amaewhule Hon. Prince Timothy Nsirim HRH, Eze Ben Ugo, Nyenwe-Eli Omerelu HRM, King Aaron Miller
50 PASSAGE Pix by: Sammy & Friday Hon. Timothy Nsirim Hon. Nsirim with Their Majesties, Felix Enene & Onyebuchi Leslie Eke Hon. Timothy Nsirim with HRM, Moore Ubuo of Engeni Kingdom HRM, King Suanu Baridam, HRM, Eze Owabie & Hon. Timothy Nsirim Nduka Ejor, Hon. Timothy Nsirim & Omunakwe Lucky Nsirim