The burial of the late statesman, diplomat and community leader, Dr. Patric Dele Cole, will take place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at his hometown, Abonnema in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
A programme of the events for the burial released by the family said there will be a Night of Tributes on Friday, December 4 at 2, Bunu Sheriff Musa Street, Katamkpe Extension, Abuja, while a Celebration of Life programme will hold on Monday, December 7 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos.
On Wednesday, December 9, a service of songs will take place at EUI Centre, Sani Abacha Road, GRA Phase III, Port Harcourt, while a wake keep service will hold at St. Paul’s Nyemoni Cathedral, Abonnema, Rivers State on Friday, December 11.
The funeral service will hold at VIP Marque, Lulu Ama Sandfield District Town of Abonnema on Saturday, December 12.
The Outing Service will be on Sunday, December 13 at St. Paul’s Nyemoni Lutheran Cathedral, Abonnema, while the Thanksgiving Service will hold at the same church on Sunday, December 20, 2026.
Dr. Patrick Dele Cole, a former Nigerian Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Brazil and Argentina, and former Managing Director of the Daily Times of Nigeria died on October 17, 2026 at the age of 86.
He is survived by many children including Arc. Tonye Cole, a former governorship candidate in Rivers State.
