Chief Benjamin Chinemelum Umobi, a native of Enuama-Aku village in Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was born into the family of Late Reverend Samuel Onyemaleze and Mrs Jemimah Umobi on 23rd April, 1957 in Amawbia. He attended Adazi Anglican Commercial Secondary School, Adazi and Agulu Grammar School, Agulu.
In 1981, Benjamin obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Nigeria and in 1989, obtained a Masters in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from University of Ibadan.
His prowess in small-figure accounting reconciliations proved his understanding of the plight of the retail economy of vulnerable business holders in Southeast Nigeria. Benjamin was smart and a goal-getter. These attributes made him a chattered accountant just six years after graduation and youth service.
He commenced his professional experience in 1975 working as an intern with First Bank of Nigeria Plc. In 1982, he completed his National Youth Service Corps at Kayode Ekudayo & Co and thereafter worked in Akintola Williams & Co from 1982 to 1983 before joining the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as a Depot Accountant (Treasury and Petroleum Lifting Operations) in 1983.
Chief Benjamin Umobi pursued a rewarding career in accounting becoming a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) in 1996. His exceptional service led him to receiving notable awards for his meritorious service and commitment to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
After over 32 years of dedicated service and contributions to the Finance and Accounts Directorate in NNPC, he retired as a General Manager in 2017.
Alongside his contributions to NNPC, Chief Umobi was also committed to the development of his hometown. He demonstrated a high interest in tradition and culture throughout his life and was an Ozo title holder. He was involved in political mobilization and contributed to strengthening the oil and gas, hospitality, transportation, and financial services industries in Anambra State. In 2016, he was honoured with the title of “Chi Na-Eme Eze” 1 of Ezinifite Aguata.
In church, Chief Umobi was instrumental to the establishment and completion of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Ezinifite, Aguata which earned him the recognition of the Diocesan Bishop, Right Reverend Samuel Ezeofor, the Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese.
He was also the promoter and Chairman of Ezinifite Aguata Microfinance Bank Limited and Clarion Call Investment Limited – Clacil Energy – a petroleum products distribution and consulting firm. He was also the Chief Executive Officer of Golden Victory Express and Courier Services Limited.
“Benji” as he was fondly called lived an exceptional life. He was married to Mrs. Adaobi Marylilian Umobi and they were blessed with four children and two grandchildren.
He passed on to eternal glory on September 12, 2023 with his lovely wife and children by his side.
Thus, the family of Reverend Samuel Onyemalueze Umobi of Enuama-Aku, Ezinifite, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has outlined the funeral arrangements of their beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother, Chief Benjamin Chinemelum Umobi, FCA, Chinaemeze 1 of Ezinifite Aguata as follows: On Sunday 7th January, 2024, a Candlelight service was held in his honour at St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ezinifite Aguata. Today, Tuesday 9th January, 2024, Service of songs holds at his residence at Aku village, Ezinifite Aguata by 5pm.
Tomorrow, Wednesday 10th January, 2024, by 7am, His body will leave Apex Medical Center, Igboukwu for St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ezinifite Aguata where a commendation service will be held. It will be followed by a burial service at his residence at Aku village in Ezinifite Aguata by 10am. Interment and condolence visits follow immediately after. The next day, Thursday 11th January, 2024, condolence visits continue. On Sunday 14th January, 2024, thanksgiving service will hold at St Andrew’s Anglican Church Ezinifite Aguata by 9am.
Chinemeze 1 of Ezinifite Aguata, rest in peace until we meet to part no more.
MR BENJAMIN UMOBI
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