The final rites for the late Shemite Winifred (Nwakalo) Bello, former aide to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Ugo Fufu 1 of Ebu Kingdom, have been formally scheduled.
The 48-year-old revered leader and public servant passed away on 21st April 2025, leaving a profound legacy of excellence, grace, and dedicated service.
Described as a “Quintessential Queen,” Mama Sabificate, as she was fondly known, will be honored with a series of events across Abuja and Delta State.
Abuja Service of Songs and Night of Tributes, Friday, 20th June, 2025.
Time: 5:00 PM while the venue, is the Congress Hall, Los Angeles Mall, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kado, Abuja
Dress Code: All White.
Delta State Burial Itinerary.
Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 – 4:00pm, Service of Songs and Night of Tributes at The Dome Events Center, Asaba.
Thursday, 26th June, 2025, traditional Burial Rites at Atakpokwa front, Okemokuru Quarters, Ebu Kingdom, Oshimili North LGA.
Interment
Date: Friday, 27th June, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM
The body will depart from St. Luke’s Hospital and proceed to the family compound in Ebu Kingdom for final interment.
Family, friends, political associates, and community members are expected to gather in large numbers to celebrate the life of a woman many describe as a pillar of strength and purpose.
For more information, contact:
Memuna: +234 806 896 4462
Mena: +234 805 289 2110
Susan: +234 818 880 748
