Thousands will gather in Sapele on Friday to bid farewell to Wilson Santa Ebireri.

The extraordinary man, husband, father and grandfather died at the age of 71 and funeral activities will begin Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Wetland Event Centre, Sapele.

‘’We are ready. The stage is set for the final journey of Wilson Santa Ebireri’’

A statement in Sapele by Henry Ebireri said the decision to lay to rest Wilson Ebireri on Friday, September 20, 2024, was arrived at following family consultations.

‘’The body of Wilson Ebireri will be taken from Obule Hospital on a slow, one-hour journey to his Ikomi Road home on Friday’’

The gifted teacher, banker and businessman will be laid to rest at Marford Close.

‘’Wilson Santa Ebireri will be lowered into the grave at 12 noon’’.

His widow, seven children, grandchildren and siblings are expected to pay their last respects to him

‘’Wilson Santa Ebireri’s kindness, incredible energy and sense of humour will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of associating with him. However, he will be remembered for his love, leadership and passion for knowledge which saw him read over fifty thousand books’’ the statement added.