Diplomat per excellence, Queen Worlu finally goes home

After 58 years of a successful career and life well-spent on earth, Queen Imaria Worlu – an Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has finally been laid to rest in peace with the Lord.

It was a sight of grieve, sorrow and tears at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Holy Ghost Centre, Alexandra Crescent Wuse 2, Abuja, as family members, professional colleagues, friends and well-wishers gathered for the funeral service of the late diplomat.

The funeral service held on Friday before the final internment at the Gudu Cemetery, Abuja, attracted people and dignitaries from all walks of life who came to pray with the family for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Worlu.

The Bible readings were taken from the Book of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 – “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not even as others which have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus Christ died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God rise with him…”

The eldest son of the deceased took the Bible lesson from John 14:17 – “ Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you so. I go to prepare a place for you…”

In his tribute, the husband, Mr. Samson Worlu, stated that: “Never thought it would end like this! Our beautiful love story that began in the damp, deary forest of Oku-Ibeshe in 1998.

Never thought the laughter, the banter, the debates and the dreams will come to such a screeching stop. Never dreamt I would wake up someday and not be able to chat or speak with @BabyMi, Omoge Ambassador, my Sunshine, my Queen, Ivbie…… almost every night, Queen and I would sign off the same way.

I would wish her some version of ‘Good night sweetheart’ and she would respond: May God grant you sweet sleep.’ I guess it’s my turn now, Sweetheart, to wish you sweet sleep in the bosom of Jesus.”

But the presiding priest, Pastor Rotimi Nathaniel, Provisional Pastor 1, while condoling with the family of the deceased, read from the Book of 1Peter 3:9-11 which states that: “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.

Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief.

The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives.”

While delivering the sermon, the presiding priest admonished the mourners to pray, examine their lifestyles and ensure they live a life worthy of emulation, adding that Ambassador Queen Imaria Worlu has gone to meet with the Lord Jesus Christ, and everyone will one day go to meet with the creator where they will give account of the live they lived on earth.

He said: “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.”

Pastor Nathaniel also prayed for the family for strength, peace and God’s guidance.

Queen Imaria died in active service as Ambassador of Nigeria to the Republic of Sao Tome and Principe on July 9, 2018.

Immediately after the funeral service, the body of Mrs Worlu was moved in a motorcade to the Gudu Cemetery in Abuja, where she was finally laid to rest.

A member of the family said that ever since the news of her passing way was announced, there have been series of tributes from all over the world. Adieu Queen!