Eze Lawrence Nnamdi Eze Bereaved As Mother, Chief Mrs. Gladys Eze Passes On At 84

CYRIACUS IZUEKWE 

Renowned Igbo leader and Ezendigbo of Alimosho Local Government Area, Eze Dr. Lawrence Nnamdi Eze, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother, Chief Mrs. Gladys Eze, who passed away at the age of 84.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the sad development was confirmed by Eze Lawrence Nnamdi Eze at his palace in Ikotun area of Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, where he received sympathizers and members of the Igbo community.

According to the family, the late Chief Mrs. Gladys Eze passed on peacefully after a brief illness associated with old age. She was said to have been strong and active until her final days, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

She was described as a devout Christian, community mother, and pillar of support to her family. The late Gladys Eze was widely respected for her wisdom, humility, and dedication to family values. Many who knew her spoke highly of her as a woman of peace who often settled disputes among relatives and neighbours.

She was a strong influence behind her son’s rise in community leadership. Eze Dr. Lawrence Nnamdi Eze often credited his mother for instilling in him the virtues of service, courage, and love for Ndigbo, which shaped his role as Ezendigbo in Alimosho.

Chief Mrs. Gladys Eze is survived by several children, including Eze Dr. Lawrence Nnamdi Eze, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, and extended family members both in Nigeria and in the diaspora.

Since the announcement, condolence visits have begun at the palace of Eze Lawrence Nnamdi Eze in Alimosho. Traditional rulers, Ohanaeze Ndigbo chieftains, town union leaders, and political associates have been trooping in to commiserate with the bereaved family.

Members of the Igbo Speaking Community, Lagos, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and various cultural organizations in Alimosho and indeed Lagos State and beyond have also expressed shock over the loss, describing the late matriarch as “Nne di ogo” — a worthy mother whose life reflected dignity and honor.

The family has stated that burial arrangements will be announced in due course. Consultations are ongoing with kinsmen, the church, and traditional institutions to accord her a befitting burial that reflects her status as the mother of an Ezendigbo.

As Eze Lawrence and his family mourn, tributes continue to pour in for Chief Mrs. Gladys Eze, with many praying for the peaceful repose of her soul and strength for the family she left behind.