The Governor Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano has assured
the family of his late Driver, Mr. Chukwuma Benson Ojinka that they would not
be abandoned but that he will continue to see to the upkeep and welfare of the
wife and five children.
Governor Obiano who was represented by the wife,
Ebelechukwu and a host of dignitaries from the state gave the assurance on
Tuesday 28th February 2017 during the burial of ceremony of the late Mr. Ojinka
at Ekwereazu Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area, Abia state.
Mr. Chukwuma Ojinka died January 2, 2017 following
complications from peptic ulcer which he reportedly suffered from and managed
for over fifteen years.
Speaking to the Congregation after the burial Service at
Seventh Day Adventist Church field, Ekwereazu Ngwa, a visibly emotional wife of
Anambra State governor Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano said that she had come
to bury a member of her family. Said she:
“The late Chukwuma was our driver and member of my
family for twenty-four years who started with us since he was employed in 1992
by Fidelity Union Merchant Bank. I find it very hard to refer to Chukwuma in
past tense. He epitomized hard work, perseverance, truth, and patience. He was
a committed family man too and I was there when his five children were born
just like he was referred to as “my second father” by my daughter in her
tribute. We all miss Chukwuma and I want to assure the wife and children that
they will not be abandoned.”
Mrs. Obiano noted that the Late Chukwuma was exemplary in
his humility and commitment to duty and always looked out for his colleagues
whom he guided on the best way to do their work well. She also urged the
children to emulate the important values set by their father and youths of the
community to imbibe virtues of hardwork and the example set by the bereaved.
Earlier in a Sermon, District Leader of Seventh Day
Adventist, Ekwereazu Ngwa, Pastor Christopher Isaiah, extoled the virtues of
service and hardwork which the deceased was known for and called on the
children to sustain his legacy. He noted that the joy of a Christian over every
death that occurs is that Jesus Christ by his death and resurrection has
defeated death.
The Pastor commended the Obianos for the obvious show of
affection and care for the bereaved family, stressing that their appreciation
of the family is evident in the respect and large turnout of the government and
people of Anambra State for the burial of their colleague, and their son, Late
Chukwuma Ojinka and prayed for the repose of his soul.
By emeka ozumba
