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The people of Opobo Kingdom on Sunday gathered at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Opobo Town, for an outing and thanksgiving service in honour of the successful burial of His Majesty, King Dr. Dandeson Douglas Jaja, Jeki V, the revered Treaty King, Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Opobo Kingdom.
The solemn but uplifting service, led by Venerable Emmanuel Nwuju, Vicar of St. Paul’s Anglican Church and Archdeacon of Opobo Archdeaconry, marked the conclusion of the burial rites of the late monarch, who reigned with distinction from 1942 to 2025.
It brought together members of the royal family, Alapu, chiefs, dignitaries, and indigenes of the kingdom in gratitude to God for a life described as impactful and fulfilled.
Prayers, hymns, and scriptural exhortations dominated the service as worshippers reflected on the late King’s legacy of unity, leadership, and dedication to service. Venerable Nwuju described the monarch’s reign as one marked by peace, cultural pride, and commitment to the development of Opobo Kingdom.
He stressed that thanksgiving remains a duty for every believer, noting that the late monarch’s life stood as a testimony of God’s grace and divine purpose. He urged the people to preserve the values the late King upheld and continue to work for the peace and progress of the kingdom.
The clergy also committed the future of Opobo Kingdom into God’s hands, praying for continued unity, wisdom, and strength among its people and leaders as they move beyond the mourning period.
Among dignitaries present at the thanksgiving service was the Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, alongside other notable guests who came to pay their final respects and celebrate the enduring memory of the late king.
