Your excellencies, friends, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I and my dear wife lack the appropriate words to express our depth of gratitude for your financial and moral support in the planning and burial of my beloved mother inlaw – Mrs Martha Benjamin Eze- the mother of my wife. As we already know, the burial was highly successful in all ramifications; and you made it happen with your financial support, your prayers and your massive physical presence during the burial. May God bless you all.
May I specially appreciate the Governor of Ebonyi State His Excellency Rt Hon Bldr Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru GGCEHF for standing by me at moment of grief. Others in my line of appreciation include the Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State Her Excellency Princess Patricia Onyemaechi Obila GCEHF, former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe GCEHF, the Speaker Ebonyi State House of Assembly Rt Hon Moses Ije Odunwa, Chief Judge of Ebonyi State Hon Justice Elvis Anagu Ngene, President Customary Court of Appeal Ebonyi State Hon Justice Uchenna Uhuo, Senator representing Ebonyi South in National Assembly Prof. Anthony O. Ani.
H.E. Amb. / Rt Hon Alex Nwofe, Member Representing Ikwo/Ezza South and Ezza North in the House of Representatives Rt Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ogah, OON, Member Representing Abakaliki and Izzi Federal Constituency at the National Assembly Rt Hon Chief Emmanuel Uguru (Agbarike Izzi), the Secretary to Ebonyi State Government (SSG) Prof Grace Umezurike, the Chief of Staff to State Governor Prof Emmanuel Eshiegu.
The Principal Secretary to the Governor Chief Mathias Adum, former SSG Enugu State Prof Simon Ortuanya, Hon Commissioner for Infrastructure Development for Concession Engr Ogbonnaya A. Obasi, Hon Commissioner for Commerce and Industry Hon. Chief Oguzor Offia-Nwali, Hon Commissioner for Aviation Dr Ngozi Obichukwu, Hon Commissioner for Primary and Secondary Education Prof Paul Awo Nwobasi.
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Commissioner for Border, Peace and Conflict Resolution Hon Donatus Ilang, Hon Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development Prof Leonard Uguru, Hon Commissioner for Skill Development and Job Creation Hon Okwu Oko Udu, Hon
Commissioner for Lands and Survey Dr Mathew Nwobasi.
Hon Commissioner for Information Hon Jude Chikadibia Okpor, Hon Commissioner for Agriculture Hon Princess Nkechinyere Iyioku, Hon Commissioner for Investment Ebonyi State Chief Elechi Nnanna Elechi, Hon Commissioner for Markets and Parks Development Prof Obasi Ajuka Nwogo, Hon Commissioner for Special Duties Rt Hon Barr Valentine Okike-Uzo, Hon Commissioner for Interparty Matters Evang. Phillip Ogbonnaya Okorie, Hon Commissioner for Capital City Development Chief Sunday Inyima (Agbalagba).
Hon Commissioner for Transport Prince Emeka Igboke, Hon Commissioner for Internal Security Ebonyi State Hon Prince Etta Uka Ude,
Hon Commissioner for Education Cross River State Sen. Stephen Odey (PhD).
Former Commissioner for Environment Prof Richard Nnabo, Former Commissioner for Cement Production Hon Sunday Ugwuocha, former Commissioner for Border, Peace and Conflict Resolution Chief Donatus Ezeogo Ajah, former Commissioner for Power Engr Ogbonnaya U. Ude, former Commissioner for Environment Engr Francis Orji, former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Rivers State Prof Zacheus Adango, SAN, former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Matters Chief Donatus Odi Njoku, former Commissioner for Education Prince Ndubuisi Chibueze Agbo Ndubuisi.
Former Chairman Revenue Mobilisation and Allocation Commission Engr Elias Mbam, Arc. Chief Dr Chris Asaga Nwali (Ebubedike), Chief Austin Umahi (Ochiagha), former SSG Ebonyi State Dr Boniface N. Chima, Chief Emeka Jude Obegolu, SAN, Hon Federal Commissioner South East Development Commission High Chief Hycinth Ekuma Ikpor, Chairman Ebonyi State Scholarship Board Hon Chief Chaka Nweze, INEC National Rep Prof. Sunday Nwambam.
Brig. Gen. Idam Aghachi, High Chief livinus llang, Vice National President Ohaneze Ndigbo Dr Peter Obasi Mbam, Chief Dave Nwachukwu, Chief Ewa Otu Eleri, HRH Ezeogo Bassey Onya Idam Ubaghala III of Amasiri Automous Community, HRH Eze Laz Umahi – Adu III of Uburu Adu Kingdom.
Member Representating Afikpo North East at Ebonyi State House of Assembly Rt Hon Kingsley Ikoro, Member Representing Afikpo North East in Ebonyi State House of Assembly Chief Ukie Ezeali, Hon. Justice Uwabunkeonye Onwosi of the Court of Appeal, Hon Justice Chinweike Anukaenyi Ogbuabor, Hon Justice Gladson Ugbala, Hon Justice Eze Udu (Rtd), Hon. Justice Omaka Elekwa, Hon Justice Ruth-Nwali Obaji Okeh, Hon Justice Emmanuel N. Nwibo, Hon. Justice Kenneth Ikechukwu Amadi, Hon Justice F. O. Ibiam, Hon Justice Obi Nwabunike, Chief Magistrate Eze Ifeanyichukwu, Mag Nwegede Ifenyinwa.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ebonyi State on Transport Hon Frederick Nwogbaga, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ebonyi State on Primary and Secondary Education Hon Peter Nwogbaga, Senior Special Assistant on Legal Matters Dr Friday Nwuhuo, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Ebonyi State on ICT University Hon Kerian Emeka Ofoke, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on University of ICT Engr Moses Okite Nwamgbo, former GM EBOTRANS Hon Barr Emeka Mgbeke, leader Ebonyi State Union in the United Kingdom Dr Nnanna Igwe.
Senior Aide to the Honorable Minister of Works, Hon Silas Onu, Senior Legislative Aide to Speaker House of Representatives Hon Chooks Oko, Chief Mrs Patience Gabby Idam, Senior Security Aide to Hon Minister of Works Hon Oliver Chigbu, Hon Prince Uche Ali Ega.
Chairman Afikpo LGA Engr Timothy Nwachi, Vice Chairman Afikpo LGA Mrs Josephine, Secretary Afikpo LGA Dame Pricilia Alu Idam, former Charman Afikpo LGA Pharm Tony Eko Jnr, former Chairman Afikpo LGA Hon Obiageri Oko Enyim, former Chairman Orumba LGA Anambra State Hon Barr Raymond Chukwuka Onyegu, Vice Chairman Igbo Etiti LGA Enugu State Hon Barr Chinasa Nwabufo, Coordinator Amoha DC Hon Kenneth Orji Obasi, Coordinator Amasiri Development Center Hon Baron Enya Ogbonnia, Coordinator North DC Hon Raphael Okoronkwo (Impally), former Coordinator Amasiri DC Elder/Elder Mrs Paul Agha, Hon Enya Chukwu Enya.
Permenent Secretary Ministry of Tertiary Education Elder Mrs Matilda Njoku, Perm Sec Ministry of Information Mrs Patricia Awo Nwobasi and other Permenent Secretaries, the Accountant Ministry of Tertiary Education Mr Ekpa Kenneth Ogayi and the entire staff of the Ministry of Tertiary Education.
The Vice Chancellor Ebonyi State University Prof Michael Ugota Awoke and the entire Management and Governing Council of the University, the Ag Vice Chancellor Ebonyi State University of ICT Oferekpe Prof Ernest Ituma Egba and its entire Management, the Ag Vice Chancellor Ebonyi State University of Aeronautic and Aerospace Engineering Prof Patrick Akata Nwofe and its Management, former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University University Prof Eugene Nweke.
Former DVC AE-FUNAI Prof Philip Omoke, former Provost Ebonyi State University College of Medicine Prof Perpetus Ibekwe, former Provost Ebonyi State College of Education Ikwo Prof Silas Omebe, Director ICT and Data Base EBSU Prof Eric Okoli and wife Prof Mrs B. Okoli, Prof Ogbonnaya Ogbu, Ogbonna, Prof Big Ben Ogbonna,
Prof Ugochukwu Osisiogu, Prof. Uche Jack-Osimiri, Prof Chris Wigwe, SAN. Prof Oswald Chuks Edeogu, Prof Israel Worugi, Prof. Chris Wigwe (SAN).
Prof Ken Ngwoke, Prof J. U Ndem, Prof Angela & Engr Brown Anya Chukwu, Prof Smart Otu (double D), Prof Catherine Nnamani,
Prof Onyemaechi Okpara, Prof Mathew Enya Nwocha, Prof Frank Asogwa, Prof Ugochukwu Osisiogu, Prof Hilary Ezeh, Prof Humphrey Nwobashi, Prof Alo Chimhurumnanya, Prof Charles Aduaka, Prof Wilberforce Oti, Prof Folusho David-Abraham.
Registrar Ebonyi State College of Education Ikwo Mr Emmanuel Akpukwa, Registrar Ebonyi State University of ICT Oferekpe Dr Chuks Eze-obia, the CEMAC AE-FUTHA Dr Nwaedu, Director WASP program EBSU Dr Basil Uche Onwe, Dr Stanley Ibe Ikoro, Dr.Hyginus Uchenna Okoronkwo, Drs Ndubuisi & MorningGlory Nwafor,
Dr Ebenyi Hyacinth,
Dr Lilian Chinyere Nkama, Dr Oko Constance Chioma, Dr Peter Eburu.
High Chief Barr Ken Uzoka, Barr and Mrs Eleazor Otiocha, Barr Torty O. A., Barr Ejike Efobi, Barr Okey Nwafor-Okonkwo, Barr Emilia N. Enemuo, Hon Barr. Nick Omeye, Barr Fabian Okonkwo, Barr Charity Ifeome Okafor, Barr Tony Brown Ikwueme, Hon Barr Chinasa Nwabufo, Chief Magistrate Eze Ifeanyichukwu, Dr Soni Onovo, Barr Helen Ngozi Nduka-Uba, Barr Chris Ezugwu, Barr Dibugwu Ogbonna and many of my classmates who called and delivered words of encouragement.
Mr Elvis Chuks Omaka, Engr & Mrs Eze Obasi, Mr Oko Omaka Chukwu (Smark), CSP Emeka Onya, CSP Udodinma Omaka Chukwu, Barr Prince Emmanuel Nwifuru, Engr Ifeanyi Ezetu, Barr Benjamin Okorafor, Engr Ogadinma Agha Onya, Barr Ikechukwu Agbo, High Chief Amb. RCC Chizoba, Rev. Barr Onyebuchi Samuel Okoronkwo, Comrade Dandy Obasi Otu, Barr. Mrs. Nneka Akam, Barr Jerry Okereke Nwani.
Engr Monday Ogboloko, Barr James Uko Eze, Mr Williams Nkumah Emeka, Mr Pius Nwachi, Engr Okochukwu Ude, Engr Unigwe Iheanacho, Engr. Lazarus Oko Agwu, QS & Mrs Ndubuisi Ogbonnaya, Mrs Amaka Igboke, Barr Elijah Nwuzor, Barr Sunday Kenechukwu Agwu, Mr Amadi Iheukwumere, Engr Anthony Ngwu, Barr Simon Azubuike Idam, Barr Mrs Edith N. Ogbuagu, Barr Abiye Anthony Abo, Barr Raphael Okorie Agwu, Barr Chieme Ekuma Chukwu, Pastor Edward O. Eze (Bethel), Chief Sunday Nwambam (Obelenze), Uchenna Ogbonnia Chukwu.
Mrs Nnubia Veronica Ajah, Engr & Mrs Francis Elughi, Chief Stanley Umahi, Barr Sylvanus inyang, Barr Elum Wisdom, Chief Nworie Onyekachi Andrew, Barr S. N. Egbo, Barr Isu Ogbonnia Justice, Pharm & Mrs Jonathan Okocha, Mr Amadi Amadi Ome.
Barr Ogonna Nwaedu, Engr Vincent Oriah Nwokpo, Barr Barth Chukwuma Okpala, Barr Emeka Okereke, Barr Henrietta Ngozi Ani, Barr Okwuegbu Egenti, Pharm Igboji Alfred Chidubem, Mrs Chizara Philips (Nee Chinasa Oko Enyim), Sir Eugene Okafor JP, Dr (Barr) Sylvester Odo and others too numerous to mention.
Provincial Pastor Ebonyi Province 2 Pastor Titus Ayodele Paul, PICP Ebonyi Province 1 Pastor Adegbite James Adeola and the APICPs, APICP (Admin) Ebonyi Province 2 Pastor Lawrence Udi, APICP (CSR) RCCG Ebonyi Province 2 Pastor Miriam Ukeni, PICZ RCCG Pastor Dr Nnachi I. Nnachi, Zonal Pastor RCCG Pastor Emmanuel Ewa, Zonal Pastor RCCG Pastor John Ibiam, Zonal Pastor RCCG Pastor Clement Zahan, Zonal Pastor of RCCG Pastor Tony Mbagu.
Area Pastor RCCG Pastor Patrick Chukwu, Pastor RCCG Pastor Okpani Ndukwe, Area Pastors of RCCG Pastor Zachary Antenyi, Area Pastor of RCCG Pastor Dr Michael Orji, Elder Gerald Ukeni, Pastor Paul O. Idam, Pastor John Ogah, Pastor Emeka Okorie, Elder Anthony Ezeugo and other Zonal, Area and Parish Pastors, Ministers, workers, members of RCCG and other denominations, especially ministers/workers and members of RCCG Gate of Heaven Parish and Weekenders magazine online Crew.
Prof Amari Omaka SAN
Hon Commissioner for Tertiary Education Ebonyi