Bishop Oti, Uzodimma, Madumere Others Charge Nigerians On Uprightness, Fear Of God As Ex Imo Deputy Governor Buries Mother

BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU

Pomp, pageantry enveloped Achi, Mbieri community in Mbaitoli, local government area, Imo State as former deputy governor of Imo state, Prince Eze Madumere laid to rest, the matriarch of the family and mother, Ugoeze Malinda Chikanele Madumere.

The ceremony which was graced by the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, attracted dignitaries across the country. Former governor of the state, Chief Emeka Ihedioha , the Deputy Governor, Dr. Chinyere Ekomaru, Hon. Uche Onyeagocha, Senator Ezenwa onyewuchi, former NUJ chairman, Fidel onyeneke, former commissioner, Hon. Kezie Ogazechi, Chief Chukwuma Ekomaru and a host of others.

The Governor highlighted that Ugoeze Madumere lived a life worthy of emulation and enjoined the citizenry to emulate same.

According to him, Ugoeze Madumere was God fearing and a devoted christia and indicated that she was a shinning light to the society.

The Governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Lady Ekomaru enjoined Nigerians to always live a life worthy of emulation and a legacy which will enable society and prosperity to remember them with fun memories.

Speaking, the former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, described the mother, Ugoeze Madumere as a leader, special adviser, advocate and a rallying point in the family and community.

Prince Madumere highlighted that the mother, Ugoeze Madumere was a jewel of inestimable value, a role model who imparted positively on the lives of those that came in contact with her.

The Ex Deputy governor revealed that she was a lover of humanity, who takes special interest on issues concerning the less privileged and vulnerable in the society.

Prince Madumere Submitted, “We will miss the Ugoeze greatly, this was evident in the vacuum her demise has created in the family, community and Imo State. We cannot question God,

“We must imbibe and emulate the good virtues and qualities she left behind. All mortals must pay this price. What is important is the values and virtues left behind.”

Prince Madumere stressed that she was an embodiment of truth, unassuming, kind hearted, generous and above all, loves God with passion. Prince Madumere urged God to accept her soul and give same eternal rest

In his Sermon, Anglican Bishop, Diocese On The Lake, Rt Rev.Chijioke Oti, quoting Hebrews 9 admonished Nigerians to reflect on where they will spend eternity.

Bishop Oti highlighted that it would amount to double jeopardy, if after suffering in this world one finds himself in hell fire. The Bishop described death as a price that every mortal must pay.

Hiss words, “Death is a misery and a price every body must pay .
This is where God is greater than every human being .We urge the will of God to be done in our lives . We cannot runaway from death” .

The clergy man submitted that there is life after death and what is important to humanity is eternal life of glory, where there is no sorrow and pain.

He submitted that the life we live does not belong to us . “God gave us this life, we must choose between everlasting life and hell fire.”

Bishop Oti described the late Ugoeze Madumere as a true woman of God , imbibed with the fear of God. “She was an embodiment of Humility, Truthfulness ,and affects all that came in contact with her with Love and Compassion

Bishop Oti emphasized that God is a righteous God that Judges human rightly and in the Judgement of God ,you do not need a lawyer to defend you .

According to him, all our deeds are recorded daily and as one appears before the throne of judgment, this will manifest before God.

“After death, Judgement follows, and God Judges faithfully, all our deeds are open before God. All the Judgements are written on a daily basis, their is no room for compromise. All must be prepared to give account of his life history before God Almighty “.