The Body of Late Chief Alexander Emeka Nwokoye, a renowned historian and the former palace Secretary, Akabueze Palace Mbaukwu, has been laid to rest in his country home Ndiagu Village Mbaukwu, Awka South Council Area of Anambra state.
The funeral ceremony which held inside St. Lawrence Anglican Church Mbaukwu Auditorium, was presided by Archbishop of Niger Eclesiatical Province and Bishop of Awka Dioses, His Grace Most Revd. Alex Chibuzor Ibezim PhD, co-assisted by numerous other Archdeacons and thirty Nine Priest, also pulled a crowds of sympathizers and well wishers, from seemingly all strata of the society.
The church service was also streamed live via major social media platforms and had over two thousand five hundred views from around the world, prominent among them were the younger brother of the diseased, Chief Ifeanyi Frank Nwokoye and wife, Dr. Ndali Nwokoye based in Texas United States of America, Dr. Ezeagba based in UK, Hon. Prince Williams Ifeanyi Anugwu who hooked up for hours to pay last respect to the man who became so popular for his oratory and lavish eloquence.
In His eulogy during the funeral ceremony, The Arch Bishop Of Niger Eclesiatical Province and Bishop of Awka Dioses, His Grace. Most Revd. Dr. Alex. Chibuzor Ibezim described the diseased, as possibly the most important member of Igwe’s cabinet and intellectual property of Federal Government Girls College Onitsha, who while alive, channelled his intelligence, oratory and eloquence, and his energies towards church building processes and community development.
According to Archbishop Ibezim, Late Chief Emeka Nwokoye will be missed by both Anglican and Catholic communities across board pointing out the brilliance, commitment and wisdom the diseased exemplified while discharging his duties.
Archbishop Ibezim also reminded the congregation that the diseased’s late father, Late Chief Alexander Nwokoye was also known for same qualities which Late Emeka exemplified, wishing that a replacement could come by, consoling the entire Community, members of Igwe’s Cabinet, Federal Government Girls College onitsha and Nwokoye family, particularly the Wife, Mrs Ngozi, to take consolation from the fact that Kwenze lived a life worthy of emulation and deservedly of commendation.
On his part, the Traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu Kingdom, His Majesty Igwe PN Anugwu described the departed historian as a man he confidently and proudly call his Spokesman and Palace secretary given his brilliance, choice of word in-oratory and patriotism Chief kwenze demonstrated serving the Palace, community and church in general.
He thanked Archbishop Ibezim for gracing the funeral ceremony which he said will go a long distance in consoling the immediate family, and that it gave further credence that the Late historian was a true statesman.
The Monarch however said he is not supprized at the turn out at the event which according to him, Kwenze touched lives with his endowed wisdom and brilliance, which he noted that reputation of Ebede Onyeji ancestry has always revolved around brilliance and oratory.
Memorable moments of the church services were the special prayers section for Nwokoye family by Archbishop Ibezim and keynote remarks made by His Majesty Igwe PN Anugwu who noted his relationship with Nwokoye family dated back to the seventies adding that no power could severe the historic Anugwu – Nwokoye relationship.
Roll call on the events revealed that APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Andy Uba represented Hon. Engr. Chalse ezeani, Honorable Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, Senior Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Indigenous Medicine and herbal practice, Venerable Prof Obiora Nwosu, Vice Chancellor St. Paul’s University Awka, Dr. Mrs Odunukwe Principal Federal Government Girls College Onitsha, and host of other dignitaries were all present at church service.
