Philanthropist, Obele’s 5km Road’ll Promote Economic Activities in Aguata – Soludo

By Praise Chinecherem

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has commissioned 5 kilometres of asphalted and road built by Dr. Anthony Ikenna Obele at Ezinifite in Aguata local government area of the state.

The road commissioning was part of activities marking the memorial service of late parents of the philanthropist which also witnessed dedication of his palatial mansion.

Speaking during the road commissioning, Soludo said the road project was in furtherance of public private community partnership (PPCP) exemplified by the philanthropist and his family for public purposes.

He expressed optimism that the road would promote economic and social activities in the area and the State at large.

Earlier, there was memorial service at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ezinifite, presided by the Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor with a host of priests of both the Anglican and Catholic Churches in attendance.

The Bishop, in his homily stated that the remembrance of a good person is a blessing while that of a bad person is a curse.

According to him, Jesus Christ is concerned about both the dead and the living as the dead reminds the living that one day, they too would die.

The prelate urged everyone to live life in such a way that when they die, people will be crying because of their good deeds.

Vicar of St. Andrew’s Church, Ezinifite, Ven. Ikechukwu Okonisah appealed to the Bishop to approve the building of a Church Hall by the Obele family.

Responding, two sons of the Late Chief & Mrs Hezekiah Obele, Pst. Eric Obele and Chief Dr. Ikenna Obele appreciated the Bishop, priests, and the congregation for coming to worship with them in honour of their late parents, whom they said lived exemplary lives that they are still remembered till today.

While paying tribute to the Bishop for approving that the Obele family builds a Church Hall in St. Andrew’s, Obele also pleaded that the Hall bears the names of their late parents as a lasting memorial for them.

The Bishop in company of other clergy, the choir and family members later proceeded to Obele’s family compound where prayers were offered at the graveside of their late parents, before proceeding to Obele’s new mansion for the house dedication.

The event was graced by traditional ruler of Ezinifite, Igwe Chukwuma Orji, and his Cabinet Chiefs; many traditional rulers, President General of Ezinifite, Chief Nwora Ekwuilo, captains of industries, friends and associates from far and wide, among others.