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PICTORIAL: Ogulagha agog as Chief Timiyan gives daughter’s hand in marriage

PICTORIAL: Ogulagha agog as Chief Timiyan gives daughter’s hand in marriage

June 15, 2022 will be forever memorable to the family of High Chief Samuel Timiyan as he hands over his beautiful daughter, Precious Toroufagha, in marriage to Fergus Ogbitebu Aleakwe, in Ogulagha town, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Chief Timiyan, is the Miyen-amadesemowei of Ogulagha kingdom and younger brother to the Chairman of Delta State Ijaw Traditional Rulers Council and the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder (Capt.) King Joseph I. Timiyan JP, (PhD), Torububor 1, Agbonu.

The Traditional Marriage took place at his residence in Ogulagha town with the groom’s parents, family members, friends and well-wishers from Agenebode, in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State in attendance to fulfil the traditional demands of the union.

Photos from Chief Timiyan’s daughter’s traditional marriage on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02Wm8wqYwp9GT7GfN3KguCrNdBwxvtc57juGP3Lvo2orAN8poWKnRKLK5sLTmwvD4Ml&id=100063591849677

Ijaw music star, Chief Kingsley Takembo and his Young Shall Grow Band of Africa were on ground to entertain all. There were also enough local and intercontinental dishes and assorted drinks to delight the guests.

See photos below…

PICTORIAL: Chief Timiyan gives out daughter in marriage in colourful ceremony
Chief Samuel Timiyan praying for the his daughter and son-in-law with a drink

Story by Solomon Yeigagha | Photos by Samuel Ebikeme Abai 


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