Nkwerre Born Business Mogul, Sir Frank Ojukwu Buries Father In-Law In Grand Style

NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA

The remains of Ezinna Samuel Emeka Ibeji, the father in-law of Lord Sir Frank Ojukwu (Ugwuchinyere Igboland); Nkwerre born business mogul and Group  Chairman of Agoshen Oil & Marine Services, were laid to rest at his Umuokoro Ikenga village,  Eziudo Community, Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government area of Imo State, amid tears and eulogies.

Ezinna Samuel Ibeji, 84, died on 20th January, 2021, after a brief illness.

A man of peace, filled with divine wisdom as his words represented honesty and resonated truth and knowledge.A fervent Christian from the Anglican Church, the late sage had earlier poured out his life to the service of God, his immediate family and humanity as practically exemplified in his life and times. 

As the first son and first child in a family of 8, the then young Samuel Emeka Ibeji, devoted time, resources and deep love to taking care of his aging parents while also working so tirelessly to fend for his younger siblings.

Until his death, he was the Treasurer of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Eziudo, and contributed immensely towards the building and modeling of the home church.

Little wonder, during his Requiem Service, well over 15 officiating Ministers mounted the podium to administer to the corpse of one God’s chosen, who placed devotion to God and family above the mundane things of this passing life.

A disciplinarian, Bible teacher, scholar and Guidance counselor, late Ezinna Samuel Ibeji raised up his children in the way of the Lord  ensuring they were given proper education to meet up with life’s many challenges.

Therefore, it was not surprising to see harvest of tributes from his children, grandchildren, in-laws, family members and relations pouring from different corners to eulogize and celebrate such a rare gem and gift to humanity even in death.

Speaking during an interview session with the Publisher of 4thestatereporters.com, Njoku MacDonald Obinna, soft speaking Lord Sir Frank Ojukwu, in a rather reminiscent vein, spoke so highly about a father in-law, who meant a whole lot to him; an in-law who accepted his proposal to his lovely daughter and even went  further to take him as a biological son. 

Regarded as an embodiment of conscience and honesty, the late Ezinna Samuel Emeka Ibeji left a lasting legacy as a man of truth, who was there to guide his children and many who came to him to draw from his wells of wisdom and fatherly counsel.

However, the event witnessed in attendance many illustrious sons of Mbaise nation including a veteran Nollywood A-list actor; Kanayo O. Kanayo.

Meanwhile, powerful friends of Lord Sir Frank Ojukwu, and the Nkwerre in-laws of the late Ezinna Samuel Emeka Ibeji, were also not left out as their rich presence gave colour to the burial, which proved that Sir Frank Ojukwu (Ugwuchinyere Igboland); the head of Ojukwu Dynasty in Eziala Durumba village, Amananno Autonomous Community in Nkwerre LGA, Imo State.

The crème of leadership, business associates and allies of Lord Sir Frank Ojukwu, who were spotted by the eagle eyes of the reporter included but not limited to: HRH Eze Ngozi Anyaehie, Eze Imenyi 1 of Nnananno Nkwerre Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Felix G. Ogbonna; Eze Opiegbe 1 of Amananno Nkwerre Autonomous Community,  High Chief Michael Onuoha (Eririego of Igboland ,Ikoro Isu, Ide Nwangele, Lord Earl); Chairman of Fradril Oil Services Ltd, Hon. Sir Casmir Ojukwu (PDP Candidate,Nkwerre State Constituency & Chairman, St. Cyrils Resources Oil & Gas Ltd), Sir Obinna Anyanwu; Managing Director Block Capitals Ltd, Sir Alex Ohiri; Managing Director,  Zidycons Ltd, Prince Eze Ugochukwu;  Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor on Public Enlightenment, Sir Barr. Ted Ojukwu; Chairman of Cribs & Castle Ltd, Mr. Ndubueze Chijioke Stanley (Pahpah Na Nkwerre), Mr. Peter Ako, Nze  Frank Iwunze (Ogbuagu Nkwerre), among other socialites.

Meanwhile, one of the kinsmen, who simply identified himself as Nze Okechukwu Uwazuruonye, during a brief interview session maintained that the late Ezinna Samuel Emeka Ibeji lived a fulfilled and good life during his time.

In his own words, the Eziudo Community leader stated: “We do not know when it is best to die but we thank God He took our brother at a ripe old age”.

– Njoku Macdonald Obinna,
Media Consultant|PR-Expert, 
Publisher, 4thestatereporters.com