Pa Joseph Igbodo Finally Goes To Rest

The remains of the Late Diokpa of Umuodafe, Pa Joseph Igbodo was at last laid to rest over the weekend after over four months since his passing.
The oldest man in Umuodafe was born on 2nd of April 1914 at Umukwa, Ibusa. He attended C.M.S Ibusa and attained his first school leaving certificate in 1942. He later obtained am honorary teacher grade II certificate in the year 1976.
After his employment with the Anglican Diocese as teacher in January 1949 he went on to teach in over 10 schools before retiring as headmaster of Omu Boys Primary School, Ibusa (formerly known as C.M.S School).
The former Diokpa Otu Uwolo was married to Late Ezinne Magdalene Omebea of Oligbo family Umueze and were blessed with children.
Mr. Ben Igbodo, the first son of Pa Joseph in his tribute celebrated his father for "the numerous lessons he impacted on his children." He said his "humility, honesty, hardwork, generosity and commitment to family was unparallel". He further thanked God for giving him long life.

https://urnews.com.ng/2018/12/20/weekend-review-pa-joseph-igbodo-finally-goes-to-rest/

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