October 12, 2018

Family Announces Sen. Dafinone Funeral Rites

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The family of late Senator (Chief) David Omueya Dafinone, has announced the funeral activities lined up to celebrate the life and times of the prominent son of Urhoboland.

Senator Dafinone passed on September 30, 2018.

In a special obituary announcement signed by the family, the burial procession is to commence from Lagos on Thursday, October 25, with Service of Songs and night of tribute by 5pm at Harbour Point Events Centre located in Wilmot road, Victoria Island.

On Thursday, November 1, 2018, another Service of Songs holds at his residence at 7, Dafinone Way, Sapele, Delta State.

The burial ceremony is scheduled for Friday, 2nd November by 11am at Bethel Baptist Church, 1 Oghene road, Sapele, Delta State.