Majemite Loses Father-in-Law
By Ovie Edomi
Two time Commissioner and former governorship aspirant in Delta State, Olorogun Barrister Fred Majemite has lost his father-in-law, Chief David MafuvweSiakpere, former principal of Urhobo College and the prestigious Government College Ughelli (GCU) in Delta State
He was the Principal of the school from 1984 to 1993, following R.E. Idiodemise and preceding P.O. Emoefe. He was remembered fondly by alumni for his impactful tenure.
Chief Siakpere’s tenure as the longest-serving principal at GCU solidified his place in the school’s history, with alumni often highlighting his time as a period that shaped many students and contributed to the school’s enduring reputation. Chief Siakpere who passed on to the great beyond in the early hours of yesterday at the age of 86, hails from Egbo-Uhurie in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State
He is survived by Chief Mrs Christina Siakpere, and Chief Mrs Helen Majemite, the eldest child and daughter as well as wife of Olorogun Barrister Fred Majemite., Mrs Maureen Jatto , Mrs Kathleen Erhimu , Sir Edore Siakpere, and Mr Edafe Siakpere . Others are Mrs Rume Odusanya, Mrs Edirin Onoriobe, and Mrs Afure Onekpe including Miss Oyoma Majemite, a great grandchild.
The Siakpere family through the children say while burial arrangements are on going, a date will be announced later for the burial of patriarch of the family