Admiral Mike Akhigbe, the military Governor of Ondo State during Ibrahim Babangida's regime, who passed away in New York last month, has been buried.
Late Akhighe was laid to rest today in his hometown of Furgar in Etsako central LGA of Edo State amidst eulogies.
President Jonathan who is currently in London was represented by VP Sambo. Senator David Mark was also there in the company of his wife.
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Other notable figures who attended Mike Akhigbe's burialinclude Retired General Abdulsalami Abubakar and his wife, Governor Olusegun Mimiko and Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
"Death is not the end of life. It only changes the texture of life. Akhigbe has been in government and every mandate to govern is from God and when you are in Government you should ask yourself what would you be remembered for and what would God reward you for," said Rev. Father Okifoh who officiated the burial ceremony.
Check out some pictures from Mike Akhigbe's burial service below:
Mike Akhigbe's children and wife
Mike Akhigbe passed away at a cancer treatment hospital in New York on the 28th of October, 2013 after years battling throat cancer.
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