The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has described the late Chief Richard Okeke, Ezuo of Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri, father of his Deputy, as a great man who died leaving a legacy worthy of emulation by all. Governor Obiano stated this in a brief eulogy today at Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Governor Obiano noted that Ezuo Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri lived a devoted life to the course of the church, family and society and died at a ripe age of eighty-eight years.

Said he: “Ezuo, achieved a lot for his immediate family and community. I recall a few times I met him and he always remindd me to always work well with my son. I can tell you that Nkem and I work like brothers, and most of you know, Nkem is a bright and reliable man. I wish to recognize Nkem’s mother, a very dedicated woman who looked after the husband and every woman should emulate her dedication for leaving every other thing to stick with her husband until his death.”

Obiano urged Nkem and his siblings to uphold the legacy of their father who served the church well and called on Enugwu-Ukwu people to be proud of their great son. He also commended the Bishops who turned out in large numbers for the burial service of the late Ezue.

Earlier in his Sermon, the Dean Church of Nigeria and Archbishop, Metropolitan, Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger, the Most Revd. Christian Efobi, called on many to learn some lessons from the life led by Late Chief Okeke and called on all to be ready for death at all times by forsaking their sins, loving God and their neighbour.

He enjoined the Okeke family to remain united in purposeful fellowship. The Archbishop Efobi reiterated that God-ordained destinies for men will surely come to pass, saying that God crowned the late icon's efforts with success.

Responding, Deputy Governor Nkem and his brother, Emeka Okeke thanked Governor Obiano among others for their support towards the funeral rites, and noted that the ceremony was a celebration of a good life full of legacies, adding that being proud of their roots, they would forever miss their late dad.

A retinue of Archbishops, Bishops, Council of Knights, APGA Stalwarts, Traditional Rulers, Enugu State Governor, Deputy Governors of Kogi, Ebonyi, Enugu, Delta and Cross River, among others also attended the service.

Immanuels Anglican Church Enugwu-ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area, venue for the burial service was filled to capacity for the ceremony which the deceased’s son, the Deputy Governor described as wonderful.

The road from Late Chief Okeke's residence was heavily gridlocked as the pall bearers as well as the Deputy Governor in Company of his family members and friends took off on foot bearing his late father to the church.

Late Chief Richard Okeke was finally laid to rest in his residence in Awovu village, Enugwu-Ukwu.

http://www.metronaija.com/2016/06/photos-obiano-at-burial-of-his-deputys.html

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His wife is pretty

MotionD1:
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It's good to marry a damsel

God will punish dat deputy governor. For over 3 weeks, nepa has not even lit candle for us here in Enugwu Ukwu his home town talkless of bringing low current but coincidentally light came the exact day he was burying his father, tell me if this is not 419.

fine couple

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Willie should start working well. many Anambra people are getting fed up with him.

amodu shuaibu is dead........honestly,NFF nid cleansing cus smfin is wrong sm wia.

I Dont Know why i love Willie Obiano,Even though He IS Not Handsome,i admire HIS beautiful Performance

E be like say my governor dey bleach oo...

Fine man

RIP to the dead

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Cute couple... God bless anambra state

Mopolchi:
Willie should start working well. many Anambra people are getting fed up with him.

If I tear u slap eh...

She is pretty yes, but after her husbands tenur in the gvmnt huz she will look more yunger insted of geting older like her age mates that ar poor, our moneyis working ...... I WEEP 4 THIS NATION!

Dr Nkem Okeke way back in skul as my eco maths lectr he comes to class wit his american slanks Nd yells " Hi guys, Alryt guys". Use to be very handsome what happnd to him, maybe age or stress. Whateva accept my condolence guys!

Mopolchi:
Willie should start working well. many Anambra people are getting fed up with him.

At least he is still paying worker's salaries. Unlike a vast majority of his colleagues.

kossyablaze:
If I tear u slap eh...

Why you wan tear me slap? You come from Anambra?

YoungExec:


At least he is still paying worker's salaries. Unlike a vast majority of his colleagues.

Yes he is paying but he is highly extravagant in frivolities.

Moneyhatesme:
God will punish dat deputy governor. For over 3 weeks, nepa has not even lit candle for us here in Enugwu Ukwu his home town talkless of bringing low current but coincidentally light came the exact day he was burying his father, tell me if this is not 419.

brother wetin u dey do here ....so enugwu-ukwu follow reach nairaland !!

bt seriously d man is a capital fool...very useless thing



for 3wks he kept us in darkness...bt immediately dey put d carcass of his father inside his grave...dey brought d light....and dis is nt d first time...nor d second


d man is a dunce....

his nerve to spend 10million for d burial while we r suffering is sickening


buhari must hear dis...oh! d man has ear infection sef

is DAT why dey diverted traffic to Onitsha yesterday? mtchew

allybaby:
His wife is pretty

..And u too..jez admiring u nani

nuelzy:
brother wetin u dey do here ....so enugwu-ukwu follow reach nairaland !!

bt seriously d man is a capital fool...very useless thing



for 3wks he kept us in darkness...bt immediately dey put d carcass of his father inside his grave...dey brought d light....and dis is nt d first time...nor d second


d man is a dunce....

his nerve to spend 10million for d burial while we r suffering is sickening


buhari must hear dis...oh! d man has ear infection sef

Am telling u. The highest structure he has built in Enugwu Ukwu since his deputy governorship is that magnificent canopy for his father's burial
Come to think of it, his fada once held a high position in nepa. Stupid ppl

Moneyhatesme:
God will punish dat deputy governor. For over 3 weeks, nepa has not even lit candle for us here in Enugwu Ukwu his home town talkless of bringing low current but coincidentally light came the exact day he was burying his father, tell me if this is not 419.

That's my home town.. . that's quite unfair.. and I was thinking we will get a fair share of the dividend of democracy through him..

Moneyhatesme:
God will punish dat deputy governor. For over 3 weeks, nepa has not even lit candle for us here in Enugwu Ukwu his home town talkless of bringing low current but coincidentally light came the exact day he was burying his father, tell me if this is not 419.

Take that up with Fashola/Buhari - electricity has to be rationed now as the country is under siege.

Was it not RN Okeke that oversaw the 'electrification' of Enugwu Ukwu? What have you or your papa done for your town?

You should be grateful they brought light for the burial - rather than use the light to post trash on NL why not go iron some clothes and turn the radio on!