NELSON OGBONNIA EKELEM

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAREST FATHER

Hard to say good bye to you Anogolunze, I smile with tears in my heart when I think of your sudden death. The bible reminds me in his word according to the book of “John 10:10” the thief cometh to steal, kill and destroy, but God cometh that we may have life in abundant.

Although, your departure from this world of wicked and generation of vipers have create a vacuum in my life; I will continue from where you stopped. I have no regret of your death because I know you lived a selfless and righteous life. You were kind, patience, hardworking, honest, humble, God fearing and truly care for everyone around you.

I shall keep your memories alive in my heart forever, I miss your advice, jokes caring and your adage that says “hard work does not kill instead it makes one to learn how to struggle on his or her own without being dependent on anybody for help”. I pray that let your death bring good things and open doors in my life in Jesus name, Amen.

But I hold this consolation in my heart. I know you are resting with the Lord. You have left all the pains and hard feelings of this world and soon come resurrection morning, when we will meet to part no more.

Thank you for the life you lived, the legacy you left behind will ring through all the ages. I love you but God loves you more. Thank you and good night.

Mr. Canaan Chijioke Ekelem

Son.

TRIBUTE TO MY WORLD GREATEST DAD:

ELDER NELSON NWOGBONNIA EKELEM (ANOGOLUNZE)

Dad you left me in a saddle of time light, after when I was with you in the hospital. You gave me no time to bid you farewell. You were heart and healthy, but I can’t question the force of nature that took you away from us your family.

The real gem of Ekelem family you are and a real great Dad and leader of visionary whom you truly poses. You have conquered all that need to be conquered in this world. I have missed the most treasured gift that God Almighty has given to me as a father and a symbol of emulation.

My great hero: Nelson Nwogbonnia you have coddled me and have shown true and great love as a father to me from birth to adulthood. I miss all your great histories and tales of life whenever I sat with you. You advice to   me was to be God fearing doing the right things at the right times.

You are a true gentility of man and the virtues of a man that will always stand on the truth even at the point of death. I miss you dearly my loving father. I am deeply touched after your demise. I cannot stop imagining you slipped off in our eyes.

It is still a mirage to me, but I have to accept that you have left us in the most peaceful way. If ever we are to meet in the world after, I will still choose you to be my Dad again to infinity. Rest in the bossom of the Almighty God, till we all meet there to part no more.

Adieu my hero and father: Nelson Nwogbonnia Ekelem.

Mr. Moses Ugochukwu Ekelem

Son.

TRIBUTE TO PAPAMU ELDER EKELEM NELSON OGBONNIA (ANOGOLUNZE)

Tears keep rolling because of your demise, why did you have to leave suddenly and soon. Why did you agree to leave me and especially our mother with much responsibility to bear?

Papa you fought the good fight of faith, finished the race peacefully, you fulfilled your assignment you were sent to accomplish in this wicked world because you are always a giver, peace maker, caring, loving and burden bearer, what more can I say to express you.

On that faithful day, 20^th June, 2016, I was hoping you will get up to your fit, because the next day will be your birthday and secondly my own birthday, only did I know that you are about to be stolen from us in some hours. It is unbelievable you died just like that, you were strong and your faith which you believed that no one will kill you. I know God knows the best for you. Who so ever attributed to your death and still lied against you will surely follow you down to have the taste of it.

One thing I believe is that all mortals are subject to decay and when death calls even kings must obey. God has called back his creature. Or ever the silver cord be loosed or the golden bowl be broken or the pitcher be broken at the fountain or the wheel be broken at the luster then shall the dust return to the earth as it was and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it vanity of vanities. To God be the glory Ecc: 12:6.

As we commit your body to mother earth, we believe we shall meet again in the sure hope of the resurrection to eternal life as we are actually aware that we are pilgrims here, travelers on the same road that leads to the same end. I miss you Papa mu. Adieu Nnam oma! Adieu Anogolunze!!

Miss. Ekelem Ruth Ngozi

Daughter.

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED FATHER

Papa, Oh! Papa if there is a way to reverse the seconds and minutes hands of a clock; I would have done so, so as to continue to enjoy your gentle voice and fatherly love. But you are no more, leaving us when we needed you most; when we needed you to reap the fruit of your labour.

But why now? Why baying us good night when it is still day? Oh! What a loss? What a calamity? All the promises I made to you Papa. Even you did neither see nor touched the little money I paid into your account, Oh! What a life?

I have been made to understand that no amount of weeping and sorrow can bring you back to us. But your impact in life as a great father left a benchmark in our memories.

I will find it difficult to say good bye Papa because you remain in my heart and will always be. I know that our good lord will have you in his bossom.

Rest in perfect peace Papa.

Adieu PAPA!

Adieu Great Daddy!

Adieu Anogolunze!!

Mrs. Golda Nkechi

Nwanguma (Daughter).

TRIBUTE TO MY LOVELY, CARING AND

GOD FEARING DADDY

Merciless and dreadful death, why did you snatch away the apple of my eye (Anogolunze)?  Your exit from this earth came as a shock to me because; you were the closet father I have in this world, who can I go and visit as a father or seek advice from again now that you are gone?

You were a man of indelible character who believed so much in hard work, discipline, fairness, perseverance and determination to excel.

Daddy, though you are gone, your good works are speaking for you. Your legacies, the lives you touched and the children, the grand children and relatives are testimonies to your good works. You are forever gone but your memories live in our hearts.

We miss your jokes and funs. Fare well, rest in the bossom of the Almighty God where there is no fear, pain and sorrows.

Adieu Great Daddy!                     

Adieu Anogolunze!!

Mrs. Cecilia Chizoba Ede               

Daughter.

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED AND GREAT DADDY

It was really a disastrous morning on Monday, 20^th June, 2016, when I received a call from my brother Ugochukwu who slept with you in the hospital that you have passed on. I never thought that I would lose you this soon, you really fought so hard to stay with us but God knows best.

Daddy gave me all; he gave me life by the mercy of God, he nurtured me, supported me throughout my educational career. Your care, love and affection to me were unquantifiable.

I have no clue where I am going from here. But as I walk through the journey of life without you, I will never forget our talks and conversations, how you worried so much for me, at the same time reassuring me that God does not give us what we cannot carry. Daddy, I will always remember how you helped me grow with love and honesty, how you helped me choose the right path of life with values, morals and self worth.

Daddy was not simply my father; he was my mentor, my friend and confidant. You are a peace maker and lover of all the needy that comes your way. You are a symbol of unity, honesty, a gentleman to the core, a devoted Christian, generous and easy going. You are always in my heart, mind and thought. I will always remember the good times we shared together. You brought so much joy to my family. You made me whom I am today by virtue of your uprightness. Even in death, you are still my inspiration.

Daddy, you have never despised anybody no matter the age and ethnic group. You always tell us your children, to always accommodate people no matter where they come from.  In life, I loved you so dearly; in death I still do the same. It broke my heart to lose you. You left me peaceful memories; your love is still my guide. During my difficult times, you transferred optimism with a firm positive answer and did the same to my siblings in their turbulent times. Indeed, you left a legacy for us to emulate. I promise you to abide by your teachings of uprightness and love.

Daddy, your suffering during your last days is now the source of my strength. What would I do without your love, your counsel and your solidarity at all times? My children and my husband were devastated. Daddy was a peaceful man; he was a unifying force in Ekelem’s family. Your passing away came to me as a shock. I stood transfixed and speechless. You were a great man even unto death.

Daddy was a community leader who was honest, forthright and committed to the progress of his people. I found it difficult writing this tribute, I rather regard this moment as a time to celebrate your life, having lived a worthy live. Your death has robbed me of the cherished love, affection and advice which I most needed at this period. Daddy I am missing your daily morning callings to know how I am feeling with the children.

Indeed, the vacuum you have created cannot be replaced by anybody. All your wishes and aspirations for us would be met and I pray that your humble soul rests in peace, Amen. We will miss you dearly, especially me. Sleep on, till we meet to part no more.

Adieu Great Daddy!

Adieu Anogolunze!!

Adieu Nna mu oma!!!

Mrs. Philomena Ifeoma Agujiobi     (Daughter). 

TRIBUTE TO OUR GRAND FATHER, BIG DADDY AND FRIEND

Daddy Awka, grandfather and friend, I never knew that 20^th June 2016 would be the last interaction with you on earth. I called my mummy’s phone but she did not call me back. Then I knew that something has gone wrong somewhere. Two days later I was in my class and some student came to inform me that my parent want to see me, then I know that something is wrong. My mummy told me that my grandfather has passed on. I couldn’t believe her but prayed that God will grant your soul eternal rest.

I fed you a plate of rice the last time we visited Awka before we left for Abuja. Who will call us “my man”? Who will call us “Jude, John, James and Ifeoma”? You are a peace maker, a good friend and a God fearing man. Your memories will ever remain pure in our hearts.

You always told us not to envy anybody in our schools that we should always manage with the little our parent gave us. That we should not take anything that does not belong to us.  Finally, that we should always read our books and help our parents. Who will give us those advices again? We wish to be your grandsons and daughter in the next world.

We miss you so dearly. We love you but God loves you most. Rest in peace our grandfather and Daddy Awka till we meet in the next world.

Yours lovely Grand children:

    Jude Chidalu Agujiobi,

    John Chineme Agujiobi,

    James Chidubem Agujiobi,

    Genevieve Ifeoma Agujiobi.

TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER IN-LAW (ANOGOLUNZE)

It was with shock and tears in our eyes that my family received the catastrophic news of the death of my beloved father in-law Anogolunze (Daddy Awka) on Monday, 20^th June, 2016 at Regina Caeli Hospital Awka.

The news of your death was frightening to us as it was bewildering and totally beyond our contemplation and belief. When you were going to Dr. Aluson’s Hospital, Amawbia, we assumed that it was for your regular medical checkup. We naturally became anxious when your stay became over extended coupled with numerous phone calls we received, we came back the next day and transferred you to a better equipped hospital and were reassured by Doctor’s that there was no cause for alarm.

On your sick bed you did not panic or betray any emotion. You were concerned but not ruffled, deterred or threatened. In fact, we now believe, that it is true, as the saying goes, that to live in the hearts of those who love you is to live forever. Anogolunze, the love you radiated and dispensed in your lifetime has already created and consecrated a monumental and imperishable memorial in your honour. That memorial is strategically located in the numerous hearts that you touched.

Your care, love and affection to my family are too much. You were a father in-law per excellence and to my children you were a very special grand father (Daddy Awka) who knows everybody’s problems before it was ever pronounced and proffer solutions ahead of time. To my wife and your daughter you were a father to be proud of.

Anogolunze, we love you and we shall surely miss your care and relevant counseling. We love you, but God loves you most. You shall ever remain in our hearts. We shall continue to pray for you until that resurrection morning when we shall meet to part no more.

Adieu! Great Father in-law, Adieu!! Anogolunze, Adieu!!! Daddy Awka and fare thee well with the Saints triumphant.

Engr. Jude Ikechukwu Agujiobi

(1^st Son in-law)

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAREST FATHER

Hard to say good bye to you Anogolunze, I smile with tears in my heart when I think of your sudden death. The bible reminds me in his word according to the book of “John 10:10” the thief cometh to steal, kill and destroy, but God cometh that we may have life in abundant.

Although, your departure from this world of wicked and generation of vipers have create a vacuum in my life; I will continue from where you stopped. I have no regret of your death because I know you lived a selfless and righteous life. You were kind, patience, hardworking, honest, humble, God fearing and truly care for everyone around you.

I shall keep your memories alive in my heart forever, I miss your advice, jokes caring and your adage that says “hard work does not kill instead it makes one to learn how to struggle on his or her own without being dependent on anybody for help”. I pray that let your death bring good things and open doors in my life in Jesus name, Amen.

But I hold this consolation in my heart. I know you are resting with the Lord. You have left all the pains and hard feelings of this world and soon come resurrection morning, when we will meet to part no more.

Thank you for the life you lived, the legacy you left behind will ring through all the ages. I love you but God loves you more. Thank you and good night.

Canaan Chijioke Ekelem

1^st Son.

TRIBUTE TO MY DARLING AND BELOVED HUSBAND

I never knew I will be writing this now. 20^th June, 2016 will be the worst day of my life. The day you slept peacefully to the lord without uttering a word to me. It was as if I will not live to see the next day. Everything about me crumbled and I felt that there were no reasons for me to live.

What is this world without you by my side? You are not just a husband; you are my companion and my treasure. Your death is already weighing me down. Where do I start?

The number of years we stayed together; you showered me with love. I never seen you angry and you loved me so much that I always thank God that you are my husband. I never knew that devil will snatch you away from me. How do I cope with these children God gave us? You appeared to me in a dream and told me to move on with my life and make sure that I take good care of our family. How will I do that without you?

My dear, your death is too painful for me to bear. This cross is too heavy for me to carry. Life without you by my side is miserable. I love you so much that I don’t know what to do. I pray that God will give me the grace to bear the loss.

You are a peaceful and humble man. Indeed you are my pride. Sometimes, I wake up in the middle of the night to ask myself if it is real that I don’t have anybody to call my husband again. Death you have hit me where it hurts most. We love you but God love you more.

Adieu my darling and beloved husband! Adieu Papa Obiageli; my pride!! Adieu Anogolunze!!!  Rest in peace.

Mrs. Dorathy Uzoma Ekelem  

Wife.

TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED BROTHER

One of the finest souls has been taken away from us and we are truly in mourning; but we are consoled by the life he lived. We believed that for him to be absent in the body, is to be present with the lord. Our prayer is that his good loving and caring soul shall find peace with the Almighty God – his creator.

Death is inevitable indeed, precious in the sight of the lord; are the death of his Saints, for this reason, I did not give up the faith. I have not, because I know that one day we will meet on the resurrection morning to part no more. For this Bible says that those who died in the lord are only but asleep and will surely rise again. It was like a dream on that 20^th June, 2016 morning when I heard that you gave up the ghost. The shock I had, I looked like a ghost; those around me will testify. Writing this tribute is another shock to me for am not yet prepared to do it, but still in everything I give God all the Glory in Jesus name. Amen.

Anogolunze, you have never been in enmity with anyone except evil. You rather did your utmost best to support your faith with goodness, perseverance, devotion and kindness to all with love. The love and truth you shared with your family, friends and everyone around you can never be forgotten in a hurry.

You were really a good man, who put everyone into consideration; your generosity and unbiased nature made you the jury of all and epitome of fairness. Anogolunze, you will be missed by the entire community, because you led them well.

The good lord in his infinite mercy will be with you in heaven. My brother sleeps in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ, till we meet to part no more. Although, I suffer pain.

Adieu! My beloved brother. Adieu!! My gentle and kind man.

Adieu!!! Anogolunze. Fare thee well my beloved brother.

Mbanefo Ekelem & Family

Your brother.  

CHIEF AGUJIOBI NWEZE’S COMPOUND

  UMUOFIAGU UKEHE 

IGBO – ETITI LGA, ENUGU STATE

The family of Ozor Okeke Ekelem,

Umuokpu, Awka,

Awka - South LGA,

Anambra State.

FAREWELL TO A GREAT AND BELOVED IN-LAW

LATE MR. NELSON OGBONNIA EKELEM (ANOGOLUNZE)

With pains in our hearts, we commiserate with the entire family of Ozor Okeke Ekelem on the painful loss of our great and beloved in-law, Mr. Nelson Ogbonnia Ekelem (Anogolunze) on Monday, 20^th June, 2016.

Mr. Nelson Ogbonnia Ekelem was a gentle man of honour, peace lover and great in-law per excellence. We pray that the good lord will comfort you people and the whole family of Akanato at this time.

We also pray that the Almighty God will grant him eternal rest and let the perpetual light shine upon him.

Accept our heartfelt condolences.

Ozor Igbo Agujiobi

for and on behalf of

Late Chief Agujiobi Nweze’s family.