The remains of late Ezinne Alice Oyidiya Eze Aru, the mother of the T.C Chairman cum Mayor-designate for Arochukwu Local Government Area, Chief Joe Eze Aru, has been laid to rest at her husband’s compound in Attani Ihechiowa.
Speaking at the burial ceremony, the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, thanked God for the special gift in the person of Ezinne Alice Eze Aru. He described the deceased as a true Christian, a consummate, peaceful and exemplary mother.
Otti said Late Ezinne Eze Aru achieved a lot in life, “We want to thank God for the special gift of Ezinne. If you read about her, or if you know her, you will know that she achieved a lot. That she was here for 78 years is not the achievement I am talking about,that she was a great mother of nine children is also not the celebration that I am referring to. She has 28 grand children is not the achievement that I am talking about. That she had several great grand children is also probably what I am talking about. I am talking about Ezinne, the consummate mother the peaceful mother, the examplary mother, the Christian, in and out. She devoted her life to serving God and humanity,” the Governor stated.
He said that she was a pillar of support to the church and her devotion to God and church was unparalleled to the extent that the Catholic Church celebrated her and honoured her with the Ezinne title.
The Governor urged Chief Joe Ezearu and his siblings not to mourn like unbelievers but be consoled in the fact that their late mother lived a good life and left legacies on the sands of time. He thanked God for blessing Ezinne Eze Aru to the level that all her children are successful in life.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Traditional Ruler of Ataigboukwu kingdom in Ihechiowa, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, condoled with Chief Joe Ezearu, and the entire bereaved family. He urged them to take heart and prayed God to grant the soul of the departed a peaceful repose and thanked Governor Alex Otti for coming to Ihechiowa to identify with them.
Responding, the chief mourner and Mayor-designate for Arochukwu LGA, Chief Sir Joe Eze Aru, described their mother as a quintessential woman , full of love, care and peace, adding that her devotion to the service of God was exceptional. He regretted that both the immediate family and community would miss her greatly.
Chief Joe Ezearu, thanked Otti, top government officials, friends and well wishers for coming to identify with them in their moment of grief.
Aged 78 years, Late Ezinne Alice Eze Aru, whose funeral mass was conducted at Mater-Miserecordia Catholic Church, Umuzomgbo, Ihechiowa was survived by 9 children, grand children among other relatives while the Secretary to Government of the State, Commissioners, LGA T.C Chairmen cum Mayor-designates, aides to Otti and many dignitaries attended the burial ceremony.
Azubuike Jinanwa/Divine Nwankwo
Government House Press, Umuahia.
