January 11, (THEWILL) – Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, elder sister to former President Goodluck Jonathan passed on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa, after a brief illness, at the age of 70.
In a statement issued to newsmen by Mr Ikechukwu Eze, Special Adviser on Media to Jonathan, noted that the deceased popularly known as Amissi was a retired teacher, business-woman, a loving mother and grandmother, who lived a dedicated life of service to God and humanity.
She was a devout Christian, a virtuous woman and a role model to many within and outside her community.
The statement also indicated that the burial has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2024, stressing that the details of the funeral rites would be announced by the family.
Obebhatein Jonathan is survived by three children and siblings, including former President Goodluck Jonathan and her mother Mama Eunice Afeni-Jonathan.
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