And Azia Stood Still For Bestman
And Azia Stood Still For Bestman
- By Ingram Osigwe
The late Chief Bestman Clement Obiefoka Onyedi was no monarch while alive but his burial spelt royalty.His family, friends, well wishers and indeed his community, Azia accorded him a kingly farewell.
It was one burial that will remain etched on the minds of the people for a longtime.
If the dead could send words of appreciation to the living, there is no doubt that Chief Onyedi would have since done so.He would have sent words of effusive gratitude to all those who emptied into Azia, a sleepy town in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state on August 23, 2019 to give him a befitting burial.
Indeed, Azia stood still for a good man. A man who contributed immensely to the peace and development of the town, an industrialist and philanthropist who lent his shoulders to those in need.
From the requiem mass which was officiated by the Archbishop of Nnewi Arch diocese,Bishop Hilary Paul Odili Okeke and many other catholic priests, to the burial site and then to the beautifully decorated entertainment tents, it was a sea of heads and eulogies all the way.
The committee of friends led by Chief Evergreen Onyedum, Onwa Mbosi/Onwa tibe Na Azia, Ikenga Azia, Chief Uzama Okpalaeke,Anya Ihembosi,Chief Lambert Obi,Chief Ken Maduako,Chief Henry Okoli Abor, Chief Ignatius Nnubia and Chief Chuks Amamgbo( Ezeala Dike Ihiala) , did a salutary job of organising one of the well attended and orderly funerals in the history of Azia.
The committee left no one in doubt that Chief Onyedi cultivated worthy friends while alive.
Chief Evergreen who doubled as the President of G21 Committee of Friends' Club was handy to ensure smooth organization. The chairman of Diamond Fitness Club, Chief Jude Onyebuchi (Akuenwebe) and his predecessor and pioneer President,Chief (Dr) Chigozie Nwolisa (Eselu Awka Etiti) were present.
All members of the committee of friends, resplendent in their rich and colourful Asoebi (uniform), spiced the burial with glamour as they filed past to pay their respect to the deceased.
Also not missing in the galaxy of high profile guests that attended the burial were Ikenga Ichi and Chairman of Ekulo Group of companies, Sir Emma Bishop Okonkwo, OFR. Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Barr Allen Onyema, Rtd Major General LC Ilo former General Officer Commanding 2 Mechanized Division; Rtd DIG OF Police, Val Ntonchukwu and Rt.Hon. Dr. Paschal Agbodike, Deputy Speaker, Anambra state House of Assembly.
Others are former member of House of Reps, Hon Chuma Nzeribe, HRH Igwe Dr Greg Nwokeora of Mbosi, OLUOHA V, Igwe Azia, His Royal Highness, Prof. Titus Iloduba Eze, Igwe of Isekke, His Royal Majesty , Engr.Emmanuel Nnabuife, Chief Ifeanyi Obiora,Managing Director, Obikings industries Ltd Chief James Uduji , Onwa Achina, Chairman, Cometstar industries Ltd, Chief Okpalaeke G.O, Onowu Azia, Chairman Ginpat Aluminum, Sir Uchenna Obiakor, Chairman Elbe Pharma, Chief Ben Etiaba( Ifenna Nnewi)and Chief Chuka Onwuchekwa,( Ide Azia) CEO,Aquila Capital and Leasing company.
The compere, MC Orange was at his best as he superbly moderated the event while musicians-Saro Wiwa and Precious thrilled the guests with electrifying performances.
Obviously overwhelmed by the love and solidarity showered on his father as evidenced by the calibre of people that thronged Azia for the burial, Dr.Kelechi Onyedi, in his vote of thanks said the Onyedi family owed everyone who stood by them eternal gratitude.
He thanked them for abandoning their concerns and trooped to Azia from all walks of life to honour his father, saying it was something that will linger in his memory for the rest of his life.
Indeed,it was Carnival like.It was grand.It was colourful.It was historic.Azia will not forget
August 23 in hurry, the day their hero, their illustrious son, was give a kingly farewell.
Yes, Azi stood still for Chief Bestman Obiefoka Clement Onyedi (Onwa Azia) because he was a good man with a good heart.
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