All roads led to Umukaogu-Emehama, Umuopia autonomous community, Akokwa in Ideato North council area of Imo State as business mogul, Chief Uche Offor gathered the who’s who in the society for the burial of his late father, Ezinnadibube Joseph Asuzu Offor (Onye Chinyere Ya riee).
The three days carnival-like event, held on the 4th, 5th and 6th September 2020.
It was more of a celebration of life than mourning. From the mortuary to the palatial residence of Chief Uche Offor, and then to the Church for requiem mass, Ezinnadibube received a burial ceremony worthy of a royal.
It was glamour unlimited as gaily dressed pall bearers comprising dashing young men and delectable ladies displayed breathtaking choreography with the glittering beautiful white casket bearing Ezinnadibube’s remains.
The ambience was further electrified with ace comedian, Chief Imo’s rib cracking performance.
Chief Uche’s in-laws from Isuochi in Abia State also gave a good account of themselves as they came in their numbers, bringing with them over 10 Catholic priests to participate in the funeral rites.
Thousands that graced the funeral festivities stood out with specially customized face masks. The face masks bore Ezinnadibube’s picture.
Chief Uche, the chief mourner, made sure that all COVID-19 protocols were strictly observed. Apart from the customized face masks, there were also enough sanitizers for every single visitor.
The top notch Event Company that handled the burial was superlative in its service as food and drinks were meticulously served everyone that attended the burial. Okwuruoha Akokwa, Chief Rollins Obiaeri and Chief Imo Comedy compered the 3-day event.
Of course, Uche stopped at nothing in ensuring that exotic wines, drinks and delicacies were not in short supply.
The Thanksgiving mass at St. Jude’s Catholic Church, Umuopia on the 6th of September was as grandiose as the burial which took place two days earlier.
Just as the burial proper, friends, well-wishers and business associates of Chief Uche thronged St. Jude to thank God for a successful burial and to further pray for the peaceful repose of Ezinnadibube’s soul.
Chairman of the Orange Group, Sir (Dr) Tony Ezenna (Ijele Akokwa) was among top VIPs that attended the burial.
Others included, High Chief F.A Onwuachu(Osuofia Ukwu), President Emeritus, Peoples Club International, Chief Chukwudi Ofoedu(Owelle), Obi of Akokwa, Eze Ikenna Okoli(Agbakwuruibe), Chief Willie Obi,(Agbarusia), Chief Sam Ihionu(Chimereze), Odunze Peter Asogwo(Akuenwebe), Mr. Don Ebubeogu, MD, Tiger Foods Ltd.
There were also Chief Ifeanyi Ojimba(Ekwuemego), Chief Achy Ojimba( Chinwatakweaku) Chairman, Golden Destiny Hotel Group, Chief Israel Orjiekwe, Chief Luke Okeke(Nwachimere) Opia of Umuopia, HRH, Eze and Lolo Don Opurozor(Eze Ahurukwe), Enyioha Ingram Osigwe, Chief Charles Ezenduka(Okanume), Chief Azubuike Umunna, Chief Okwudili Oti(Nwarupuo) PG Akokwa, Chief Paul Ngoka, Barr Yagazie Obioha, Chief Obinna Umunna(Chinaechendo), Chief Felix Ogbukagu(Ojinkennaya), Chief Christain Uche Nwachukwu( Ezeigbo Lagos), High Chief, Dr C.I.N Obialo(Ugwumba Anara), Chief Chuks Ibemere(Ifemerenma), Barr Okey Asogwo, Prince Ugochukwu Opurozor, Barr Bill Ukachukwu(Ikedinobi), Chief Chika Nnorum(Nwakibeya) and many others
