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The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife on Friday, April 9, 2021, attended the burial of late Joy Njideka Ezeike in Nanka, Orumba South LGA, Anambra State.
Late Njideka Ezeike popularly known as Ijele Nwanyi was until her death, a younger sister to Chief Enoch Ezeike who is a friend and ally to the distinguished Senator.
Condoling the family, Ekwunife reminded the gathering that once one is born that he or she is old enough to die. She said that death is a price every mortal must pay and that the deceased had finished her race on earth and had joined her maker. Ekwunife said that it was an opportunity for the living to reflect and make an impact while they sojourn on earth.
Ekwunife prayed God to grant Joy Njideka Ezeike eternal rest in His bossom and give Chief Enoch and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
In his remarks, Chief Afam Okeke-Ogene, the National Vice Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo recalled the giant strides of the People’s Senator by facilitating and revalidating the work at Ifite Amakoo erosion site in Nanka when she was the Chairman, House Committee on Environment. The High-Chief pointed out that the developmental strides of Ekwunife reached Nanka despite not being in her jurisdiction. Chief Ogene further appreciated Ekwunife for her good works which spread across the nooks and crannies of her Senatorial District and beyond.
On his part, Engr Chijioke Ezeike on behalf of the family, thanked Senator Ekwunife and her entourage for the visit, stating that she has proven herself a true daughter of the OAU. He prayed God to continue to protect her and make her pursuit to govern Anambra State a dream come true.
On the entourage of the Senator were the member representing Anaocha I Constituency in the State Assembly, Hon. Ebele Ejiofor, Former Anambra Accountant General, Mrs Helen Nwaeri, Former MD Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Chief Victor Okpoko, Legislative Assistant to the Senator, Mrs Ify Chinwuko amongst others.
Kingsley Ubani
SA Media to Senator Uche Ekwunife
