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Hon. Sam Atasia Oburu Announces Burial of Mother, Princess Dora Gold Oburu, at 81

By Francis Dufugha

October 29, 2026

Hon. Sam Atasia Oburu and his family have announced the burial arrangements for their late mother, Princess Dora Gold Oburu, popularly known as Oyibo, who died at the age of 81.

According to the burial announcement, 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, 2026, in Omoku, Rivers State.

The Service of Songs will take place between 2:00 p.m. and 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 the next day, Friday, November 6, 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 expressions of sympathy from family members, friends, associates and well-wishers, who have continued to identify with the bereaved family during the period of mourning.

In a condolence message, the College of Administrators and Members of The Renewed Hope; The Way Forward expressed sadness over the loss, extending its heartfelt condolences to Hon. Sam Atasia Oburu and the entire Oburu family.

The group noted that the loss of a mother was deeply painful and that the memories of her love, care and contributions to the family would remain a source of comfort and strength to her loved ones.

It also prayed to Almighty God to comfort the family, strengthen them through the difficult period and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

The group further prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of Princess Dora Gold Oburu.

For enquiries and further information about the burial arrangements, the family provided the following contact numbers: 08033061346 and 07038936646.