Princess Mrs. Rita Ofure Gbinigie - Obidike Burial Amidst Encomium and Tears


The gentle soul of Princess Mrs. Rita Ofure Gbinigie - Obidike  was finally laid to rest after a glorious, colourful, farewell ceremony by the Gbinigie family, Friends and Associates in London. 

It was an emotion laden  and electrifying moment for everyone who shared a close bond with Rita, the Managing Director, Discovery Travels and Tours.

 

It was also tributes galore for the distinguished life style of Ofure who lived not just for herself, but for the world around her.

She lived a wonderful life   and gave it to so many people who crossed her path and it was noted by everyone that her legacy will live on.

They disclosed that there are lessons to learn from the kind of life she lived

She was passionately described as an  angel sent to change lives. The kind of life she lived clearly shows that it is very hard to find her kind in this generation.

Ofure was extremely humble, beautiful inside and outside, a devout prayer warrior who loved praising God and sharing the same to others.

Her kindness uplifted families, children, widows and women left with little to survive on. Ofure's kindness was not just a trait, but a calling.

She was the hand to hold, a voice of comfort and the hope people waited for. In fact, she was more than a leader who was light where there was a need.

She became a global voice in the tourism and travel industry, won various awards, locally and internationally. She was very sympathetic to what people are going through. She was an amazing person to have around you.

No words can express how much Rita will be missed.  It will be impossible to fill the vacuum that has been created by her exit.

Though Rita may no longer walk amongst the living again,  her children, family, friends and associates mourn a life cut short, and celebrate a life well lived.

Her story will continue to inspire everyone to live with purpose,  compassion and leave the world better than they found it.

She left behind her husband Engr. Brian C. Obidike, two sons, Ebuka Obidike and Emeka Obidike, Mother, Rt. Hon. Dame Marcelina Osula, Siblings; Mr Oghogho Gbinigie, her elder sister, Hon. Amb. D'ness Florence Gbinigie JP. PhD., a gender based activist, president FONWIP and a former commissioner, ministry of women affairs & social development, Edo state Nigeria, Bar. Ik. Ian Gbinigie, Ph.D, Engr. Otamere H. Gbinigie and Mrs Uyigue J. Adodo. Prince Julian Osula Dr. Jennifer Osula and Mrs Marion Usude

May her gentle soul rest in peace. Amen 🙏

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