All roads will lead to Umuodom , Ibeme Amaise Autonomous Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo state, for the burial ceremony of Late Ezinne Josephine Chinyere Ifeanyichukwu (Oso Di Emere Oha ) , who will be interred at her husband’s compound at aged 76.
Until her demise, Late Ezinne Ifeanyichukwu was the mother of a former house of Representatives Aspirant, Publisher of Masses Newspaper Abuja and owner of so many business conglomerates Hon. Chief Ifeanyi O. Ifeanyichukwu.
In a press release signed by the Son of the deceased, Hon.Chief Ifeanyi O. Ifeanyichukwu, made available to Newsmen, there will be a Christian wake -keep on the 9th of August 2024 at Late Godwin Ifeanyichukwu Onyemara’s compound, Umuodom, Ibeme Amaise Autonomous community, On the 10th of August 2024 her body will leave Rapha Mortuary Umuezefeke Ugiri for her husband’s compound, which will be followed by a requiem mass at St
Ita’s Catholic Church Ibeme Amaise Autonomous Community in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo state.
According to her biography, Late Ezinne Josephine Chineyere Ifeanyichukwu was born to the family of late Mr/Mrs Micheal Onwunali and Janeth Akuruonye Inyama of Umuokoh, Umuhu, Eziuodu Autonomous Community in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State on 24th November, 1948.
Her childhood days were riddled with challenges and obstacles, consequent upon the demise of her mother at the tender age.
Determined to succeed against all odds, she moved to Abakiliki with her uncle, late Gilbert Ewulonu, where she started primary in 1955.
Her brilliant performance and peaceful disposition in school endeared her to her teachers, pupils and those who came in contact with her during that period.
Having completed her primary school and there was nobody to sponsor her secondary as well as university education, Ezinne Josephine left Abakiliki for her hometown to stay with her immediate elder sister, Ezinne Juliana Njoku.
After a couple of years, she decided to travel to Aba, Abia State in search of a job. This time she was to live with her eldest sister late Margaret Chikere and her husband.
No sooner she arrived Aba than she secured employment in a marketing company as a typewriter. From her salary, she was able to carter for herself as well as assist her sister in providing for the family.
In 1969, Ezinne Josephine got married to late Mr Godwin ifeanyichukwu Onyemara of Umuodom, Ibeme, Autonomous Community. By His grace, their marriage was blessed with seven children: six boys and one girl. She and her husband had exemplary marital relationship, which to date, serves as a reference point to many young couples.
Economically, Mama was hard-working, diligent and resourceful. She traded in vegetables and other foods stuffs at Ahia Ohuru Market in Abia, Abia State in the 70s. Even before her death, she remained a trader at the Cemetery Market in Aba. She used the proceeds from her business to assist her husband in building their home and the training of their children.
Religiously, Ezinne was a devoted Catholic, who committed herself to the worship of our Lord Jesus Christ and honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She prayed her rosary daily, observed and kept all rituals and beliefs as enshrined in Catholic Church doctrines. She was a member of Catholic Women Organization (CWO), Catholic Biblical Movement of Nigeria (CBMN) Ezinne Nwere Ugwu, all in our lady of Lourdes Parish, Aba.
As a member of C.B.M.N, Mama went to various remote villages, communities and towns, evangelizing and winning souls for our Lord Jesus Christ, in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Socially, Mama was bold, courageous and fearless in standing for fairness and justice. She detested injustice and oppression of the downtrodden. She was peace-loving, forgiving and exceptionally philanthropic. Those who knew her and her husband closely will attest to the fact that the couple was hospitality personified.Both could risk hunger to ensure strangers were well-fed. Also, the success of her husband, as one of the pillars that held Ugiri Clan and Ibeme Town Union in Aba, would not have come easy without Mama’s backing and encouragement.
As a good family woman, Mama loved her children dearly. She did everything in her power to ensure they were brought up with the fear of God. She promoted peace, unity and good sense of brotherhood in her husband’s family; village and beyond.
On 20th March, 2024 Mama departed this world to be with the Lord.
Discover more from The STATESMAN Newspaper
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
Post Disclaimer
THE STATESMAN NEWSPAPER make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the stories hereon as the statements are purely of the news makers.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from THE STATESMAN NEWSPAPER.
Contact:
