Family members, friends and well-wishes of Chief Josiah Ifedi have paid last respect to late Apostle Ifedi Anobulu of Ndiagu Village Mbaukwu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra state on 6th of April 2021.
During the funeral service held at his residence in Mbaukwu, by the Community of Hashem Worldwide, the Regional Administrator of the Church, Apostle Izunna Okoli called on faithful to see death as a divine call that awaits all mortals.
Our Correspondent, Udoka Nwokoye who attended the funeral reports that top government functionaries graced the occasion.
The Late Anobulu who was born as the first child into the family of Elder and Mother Emmanuel Anobulu in Ndiagu Village Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area, had died on Friday, January twelve, 2021, at the age of seventy-five had been buried on 13th January 2021.
In a sermon during the burial ceremony, Apostle Okoli said that death is inevitable and that all mortals must be prepared at all times to answer their maker any time he calls.
Immediately after interment, the congregation of the Community of Hashem Worldwide, danced round the compound in respect of the deceased even as sympathizers trooped in for condolence visits, followed by funeral reception.
The chief Mourners who is also the first sons of the deceased, Chief Josiah Ifedi in an interview, described their father as a perfect gentleman who made sure his children had a strong passion for whatever they choose to do in life and promised to sustain the legacies he left behind.
Chief Ifedi, also thanked His Majesty Igwe PN Anugwu, for for what he described as absolute display of fatherly concerns before, during and after the burial, commending the Chairman and members of Umuanulisi family for the their supports.
He also described as absolute display of solidarity in form of phone calls, text messages and the support her recieved from Mbaukwu Progressive Union, including all the Villages in Mbauwku, Ndi Obizi, Ndi Awka South, members of PDP from Ward, Local Government to state level, thanking Former Governor and Vice presidential candidate of PDP in the last gubernatorial election, HE Mr. Peter Obi for also identifying physically with Ifedi Family.
Also speaking to Kpakpando was, Barrister Onyeka Okoro who described the Late Anobulu as an embodiment of sincerity who contributed immensely to the growth and development of his community.
Chief Christian Ebede who spoke through the General Manager Kpakpando101.9Fm Mbaukwu, urged chief Ifedi to take solace in the fact that the father was able to raise children who are today contributing positively to the nation building processes.
Other Notable individuals, including the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Mrs Uche Ekwunife, Federal Lawmaker for Awka North and South, Hon. Chinedu Onwuaso, Nigerian Amb to Burundi, Amb. Elijah Onyeagba, the traditional ruler of Mbaukwu, Igwe Peter Anugwu and numerous other personalities were also on roll call.
Dance by family members, interlude by popular Nigerian artist Umuobiligbo and condolence visit by guests were some of the memorable highlights of the event.
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