By CHINYERE Nnaemeka
It was a sight to behold as numerous dignitaries stormed Iho in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State for the burial ceremony of Late Special Senior Apostle, Emmanuel Uzoma Udeh, (father of the Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers,(NURTW), Imo State Chapter, Hon. Amb. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia).
The burial ceremony which took place on Thursday, November 28, at LGA’s Central School, had the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, Operational Leader of APC in Ikeduru, Prince Charles Amadi (Charlvon), former Councillorship aspirant of APC for Uzoagba Ward, Hon. Promise C Nyeaka (Mr Update), Eze Elect of Iho Dimeze, Eze Martin, among other personalities present to pay their last respect to the deceased.
Giving the sermon, Sp Snr Ap Timothy Okpara, former Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Anambra State, made them understand that through the mighty power of God Almighty Nigeria will definitely experience better days come 2027.
He therefore admonished christians to cultivate the attitude of seeking God’s face in prayers for the overall healing of Nigeria
The man of God described death as a price which every human being, whether rich or poor, must pay, but that those who do the will of God would have eternal life.
Taking his sermon from 2nd Chronicles 7:14, the Ex CAN Chairman condemned the attitude of apportioning blames on leaders for the ugly state of the country, charging all to leave the blame game and approach God’s presence with all humility, amending their evil ways, which according to him, are the sure ways of bringing the desired positive transformation.
In his good will message to Udeh over the death of his father, Hon. Nyeaka Update, a transformative youth leader, noted that the NURTW Chairman, is quite a great leader whose sagacious leadership style has endeared him to many in Ikeduru and beyond, hence the presence of the high and mighty in the society at the funeral.
While consoling Udeh and his entire family to take heart over their loss, Update urged them to keep faith, hold firm on God to be their father, praying that at this moment of their mourning, God will grant them the needed fortitude to bear the loss and bless them abundantly.
Update reiterated that death is an inevitable price all mankind will definitely pay someday, harping on the need for one to always be ready for it while walking in righteousness and being at peace with God, adding that as the deceased died at a good old age of 91 years, that God will make Udeh’s family including men and women of good faith to grow old in God’s goodness before ending their journey on earth.
The Imo CP, Charlvon, Eze Martin and other dignitaries demonstrated their support to the chief mourner, consoling and encouraging him to be strong, not allowing his father’s death to weigh him down in carrying out his leadership duties, other social and spiritual activities, for the progress and benefit of Ikeduru and Imo State at large.
The NURTW Boss, Hon. Samuel Udeh, earnestly appreciated all that were present in the burial to sympathize with them, praying that God will repay them with long life and prosperity.
Also part of the officiating priests were – Elder Ndukwe Ndukwe (BM), Elder GUC Ofili, Elder DC Onwuzuruike and Elder IC Elegeonye.
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