From Ijeoma John Nnewi
The mother of Obi Afamefuna Charles Obi, Ogidi the fourth, Late Lolo Felicia Uzoamaka Obi (Nnediebube) was buried on Thursday, 22nd of August 2024 in Obi Uruagu’s palace, Nnewi amidst eulogies from illustrious sons and daughters of Nnewi community.
Obi Afamefuna Charles Obi said he felt the death of his mother, Nnediebube.
Obi described his late mother as a staunch Christian who put God first in everything.He revealed that his late mother trained them well.
“My mother was a woman of humility and strong will. She used to come to me after her morning prayer for a discussion on how to carry out activities of that day” he noted.
Obi said he felt the gap she left especially feeding their goats and other domestic animals, he added that the responsibilities of those animals would now be on his shoulder.
Obi Afam Obi expressed his deepest gratitude to God Almighty and his family who made this burial a successful one.
He also appreciated the effort of Chief Cletus Ibeto ( Omekannaya), the CEO Ibeto Group, who under a month built a hall for them before the burial of his mother.
Obi also commended Ibeto for his love that made him to stand by them for days during the burial rites.
He also extend his warm gratitude to Sir Louis Onwugbenu, the CEO Carter Group who supported the family financially and was physically present during the burial.
Obi further appreciated the President General of Uruagu, Chief Innocent Okoli, Organizer Oil and Gas for his contribution and many others who stood by them to make the burial a success.
Obi prayed that the good Lord would bless and replenish them.
The Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance,Nnewi North, Hon Tony Muodelo (Klassic) who described Late Lolo Obi as a woman of great values.
He called her a good mother that cared for everyone. Muodelo prayed that God would give the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
The former President General of Uruagu, Amb Charlse Nwonye who spoke during the burial said Late Lolo Obi was like a mother to him. He called her a good woman whose words of encouragement had helped him a lot.
Amb. Nwonye revealed that late Lolo revived their cultural dance adding that her legacy would be remembered.
He disclosed that Ogidi and the entire Nnewi community that supported the burial made food and drinks available to feed the masses for three days (morning, afternoon and evening).
He prayed that God would give the family and entire Nnewi community fortitude to bear the loss.