The late pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, who passed away on November 30, 2021, has been laid to rest at the family’s compound in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.
The funeral gathered various dignitaries, including renowned lawyer Femi Falana.
During the ceremony, Revd Goodluck Bayagbon of the God’s Grace Ministry delivered a brief homily titled ‘Forever With The Lord,’ emphasizing the need for Christians to live exemplary lives and aspire to be heavenly candidates.
Describing Sylvester as a devoted believer in Christ, the cleric emphasized that the 12-year-old had peacefully joined the Lord, escaping the troubles of the world.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, in a succinct speech, praised Sylvester, portraying him as a remarkable Nigerian whose promising life was tragically cut short.
“We are here to celebrate a great Nigerian whose life was cut short. His short life was so eventful according to his biography that was just read to us now. The short life of Solomon cannot be compared with that of Methuselah. Sylvester touched the lives of his teachers, friends, and fellow students and we should reminded and ask ourselves what will be remembered for after this life. We must try as much as possible to rededicate our lives to God almighty. I must thank the parents of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr for standing and demanding for justice for their son.”
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