High Chief Thompson Fuoye to bury father, late Chief Ekpegberigbaha Robert Fuoye August 9

By Monday Peters, Abuja

Renowned Ijaw leader and Vice President of MOSIEND, High Chief Thompson Fuoye will be burying his father, late Chief Ekpegberigbaha Robert Fuoye on August 9, 2025 at Tuomo town in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Chief Thompson Fuoye who is a leading voice in the Niger Delta struggle has invited the general public to join him to give his late father a befitting burial rites as scheduled below.

BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Thursday, 7th August 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Event: Novelty Football Match
Venue: Tuomo Grammar School Field
Match: Amafini FC of Bayelsa vs. Tuomo FC

Friday, 8th August 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – Till Dawn
Event: Traditional Wake-Keep
Venue: Tuomo Community

Saturday, 9th August 2025
7:00 AM: Body departs Olodiama Mortuary, with a brief stop at the family compound, Tuomo, Burutu L.G.A, Delta State.
9:00 AM: Lying-in-State and Church Service
Venue: Esuku Primary School Field, Tuomo
11:00 AM: Final journey to the place of rest
12:00 NOON: Reception and Entertainment of Guests
Venue: Esuku Primary School Field, Tuomo

Live music band display by Alfred Jking.