The founder of Niger Delta International Festival and Trade Expo, Amb Kenule Nwiya Jnr has laid his father, Prince Money Nwiya to rest in a colourful ceremony at his home town, Opu-Oko in Khana local government area of Rivers State.
Prince Nwiya, a reputable community leader and a devout Christian died at the graceful age of 84. His burial was a carnival of sort as it was not just a funeral ceremony but a display of the cultural heritage of Khana, where he impacted several lives.
The burial attracted high profile personalities from far and wide, who had come to pay their last respect to the man many said was a selfless humanitarian who empowered several dreams and gave others shoulder of support.
He is reputed to have raised noble children who are succeeding in their various fields of endeavour and contributing making the society better, including Amb. Nwiya Jnr, who also the founder Niger Delta Economic and Investment Summit,
He is the brain behind the annual Economic and Investment Summit organised by the Niger Delta International Festival & Trade Expo (NDIFTE). The Summit has assisted in boosting the economy of Niger Delta and supporting small scale businesses.
He partners with government agencies, including Ministry of Regional Development, headed by Abubakar Momoh to achieve huge success which the summit has continued to record over the years.
The burial attracted high profile personalities from across the country, including friends and associates of Amb. Nwiya who described the death as a huge loss in view of the lives the deceased touched in Khana and neighbouring community.
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