Philanthropist seeks Immortalization of Late Chief &Mrs Hezekiah Obele on Church Building at Ezinifite
By Uzo Ugwunze
A philanthropist, Dr. Anthony Ikenna Obele has appealed to Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor to immortalize his late parents by naming the hall he built in St. Andrew's Anglican church, Ezinifite after them
Obele made the appeal during the memorial service of his late parents at St. Andrew's Church, presided by the Bishop with a host of priests of both the Anglican and Catholic Churches in attendance.
He paid tribute to the Bishop for approving that the Obele family built a Hall in the church, pleading it bore his late parents names as lasting memorial for them.
The Bishop, in his homily described the remembrance of a good person as a blessing while that of a bad person is a curse.
According to him, Jesus Christ is concerned about both the dead and the living as the dead reminds the living that one day, they too would die.
The prelate urged everyone to live life in such a way that when they die, people will be crying because of their good deeds.
Vicar of the church, Ven. Ikechukwu Okonisah had appealed to the Bishop to approve the building of a Church Hall by the Obele family.
Responding, two sons of the Late Chief & Mrs Hezekiah Obele, Pst. Eric Obele and Chief Dr. Ikenna Obele appreciated the Bishop, priests, and the congregation for coming to worship with them in honour of their late parents, whom they said lived exemplary lives that they are still remembered till today.
The Bishop in company of other clergy, the choir and family members had offered prayers at the graveside of the late parents before proceeding to Obele's family compound for the dedication of Obele's new mansion.
Meanwhile, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has commissioned 5 kilometres of asphalted and road built by Obele in area of the state.
The governor said the road commissioning which was part of activities marking the memorial service of Obele's late parents of was in furtherance of public private community partnership (PPCP) exemplified by the philanthropist and his family for public purposes.
He expressed optimism that the road would promote economic and social activities in the area and the State at large.
The event which also featured dedication of Obele's palatial mansion was graced by traditional ruler of Ezinifite, Igwe Chukwuma Orji and his Cabinet Chiefs; other traditional rulers, President General of Ezinifite, Chief Nwora Ekwuilo, captains of industries, friends and associates, among others.
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