The Okonkwo family in Ezeawulu village, Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area, has been joined by friends and well-wishers in paying last respect to their mother, Late Mrs Maria Okonkwo, who died at the age of seventy-five, leaving behind eight sons and daughters in-laws to mourn her demise.
The funeral rites drew government officials, industrialists, business moguls, politicians, members of the academic community and people from all walks of life.
In a homily, an indigenous priest, Reverend Father Francis Nwachukwu pointed out that God through his son, Jesus Christ, has paid the ultimate price for all and as such, made salvation available for all mankind.
He reminded all that everyone will reap the fruit of his or her labour, as nothing is hidden from God, irrespective of social status.
In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the President General of Nibo Community, Engineer Innocent Akuvue said the Okonkwo family has been of great support to the Community from the days of their late father, and prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the loss, while asking for eternal repose of the deceased.
One of the deceased daughters in-law, Febisola, said the cordial relationship enjoyed with the deceased remains a treasure to her despite her western origin, and prayed God to grant her eternal rest.
Two of the deceased sons, Messrs Law and Emeka, described their mother as “Mother Theresa” whose humility and uprightness opened doors of success for the family and appreciated friends and well wishers for their show of solidarity.
In attendance at the funeral ceremony were the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu, Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Engineer Marcel Ifejiofor, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Chief Uche Nworah, Principal Secretary to Governor Willie Obiano, Sir Willie Nwokoye, Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Obiano, Mr. Emeka Ozumba, among numerous others.
Correspondent, Chibuzo Obidike reports that the Okonkwo family organized a week-long medical outreach for Nibo community to celebrate their late mother.
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