The Enitonna High School, Port Harcourt (EHS PH) Alumni Association has expressed condolences to its member, Great Eniton Sampson Oburu, over the death of his mother, Princess Dora Gold Oburu, who died at the age of 81.
In a condolence message issued on behalf of the National Executive and the entire alumni family, the National President, Sir Godfrey N. Ohuabunwa, Esq., described the loss as painful and prayed to God to grant the bereaved family the strength to overcome the difficult period.
The association said it joined the family in mourning the late matriarch, while celebrating her life with gratitude to God and praying for divine comfort for her loved ones.
It also prayed that the Almighty God would surround the Oburu family with His love, strengthen their hearts and grant them peace, adding that cherished memories of the deceased would remain a source of comfort, unity and inspiration to generations of the family.
The association further prayed for the peaceful repose of Princess Oburu’s soul, asking God to grant her eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Meanwhile, the family has announced burial arrangements for the deceased, popularly known as Oyibo.
According to the announcement by Hon. Sam Atasia Oburu and his family, the Service of Songs and Celebration of Life will hold on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, while the interment and reception are scheduled for Friday, November 6, in Omoku.
The Service of Songs will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Rezo Place Event Centre, Okuru Ama Road, off Peter Odili Road, beside Sukubo Close, Abuloma, Port Harcourt.
The interment and reception will follow on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Pavilion, ONELGA Secretariat, Omoku, Rivers State.
The death of Princess Oburu has attracted condolences from family members, friends, associates and well-wishers, who have continued to identify with the bereaved family.
The College of Administrators and Members of The Renewed Hope; The Way Forward also expressed sadness over the loss, extending condolences to Hon. Sam Atasia Oburu and the entire Oburu family.
The group noted that although the loss of a mother was deeply painful, the memories of her love, care and contributions to the family would remain a source of comfort and strength to her loved ones.
It prayed to God to comfort the family, grant them the fortitude to bear the loss and give the deceased peaceful repose.
For further information about the burial arrangements, the family provided the following contact numbers: 08033061346 and 07038936646.
