“The world’s a stage, and all the men and women are merely players, They have their exits and their entrances and one man in his turn, played many parts”, William Shakespeare
Prince Ofili Chukwuemeka Nnanyelu Nwosu (Ebube-Dike Nnewi) has exited the world stage. The funeral service of the traditional prime minister and head of Nwosu and Nwakanma family was held yesterday, January 6th, 2020 in his hometown, Otolo Nnewi, Anambra State.
Evang Ofili Nwosu’s terrible demise happened on the 9th of October, 2019, after a protracted illness. Nnewi: Condolence Register Opens for Late Barr. Ofili Nwosu
His funeral service which started around 10am was conducted by the Anglican communion, Nnewi Diocese. According to the minister, Rev. Canon Dr. Overcomer Anusiuba who spoke to the congregation, he said Evang. Nwosu died strong, he didn’t die as a coward. He encouraged everyone to recognize the supremacy of God as the author and finisher of our faith. Rev. Overcomer admonished the people from Gal 6:6-10. He continuously chanted the phrase “there is God oooo”, telling people to follow Christ.
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The Old Boys of Dennis Memorial Grammar School had their time at the Funeral service where they sang hymns and the school anthem to bid Ebube-Dike Farewell.
The funeral service ended with prayers for the family and household.
The condolence visit started immediately after the service. The funeral service was attended by Nnewi stakeholders, Royal families, Anambra Political class and the Igbo community.
A brief rundown of the Guest who attended and paid condolence visit include,
Igwe K.O.N Orizu III(Igwe Nnewi), Dame Virgy Etiaba (Chairman body of titled Chiefs), Dr. Cletus Ibeto, Hon. Chris Azubogu, Hon. Chukwudi Orizu, Udegbunam Nwafor Orizu (Akwaeke), Chief Isreal Okonkwo, Chief Simeon Okeke (Ochendo Amichi), Mazi Ikenna Okeke, Bennett Etiaba, Emeka Etiaba, Robert Onyebuchi Anwatu(Roban Stores), Igwe Nnobi, Prof Chief ABC Nwosu, Chief Francis Okeke, Chief Onyeabor Obi, Barr Angela Uzodike, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Hon. Melie Onyejepu, Anwatu Family, Hon. Benchuks Nwosu, Chief Ajulu Uzodike(Founder, Cutix Plc), Evang Chris Okeke, Chris Atuegwu, Nnofor Royal Family, Prince Umeokeke and Family, Engr Emeka Nwogu, Committee Of Friends of Evang Ofili Nwosu, Uche Ubajiaka, Damian Okoro, Ozam Okparaeke, Patrick Ubajiaka, Emma Unigwe, Members of Nnewi Youth, Chief Dr. Okey Ofor, Walter Orji and Company, Enugu state, Otolo Community Lagos Branch, Mazi Alphonsus Okeke,
George Muoghalu, Obiora Okonkwo(Ph.D.), Odili Okeke Bishop Nnewi Diocese,
Peter Obi, Former Governor Anambra State, Chief Aniagboso, Nzukora Nnewi, Sir Ugochukwu Udemezue, Sir Augustine Ikeh, Eloka Maduekwe, And many others.
Condolence visits continue till Thursday 9th January 2019.
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