The All Progressives Congress candidate for the Ukwa East/West Federal Constituency, Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu, has paid tribute to the late Mrs Ezenta Stella Ijeoma, describing her as a woman of exemplary character who made significant contributions to society.
Nwogu, represented by his Campaign Director-General, Hon. Mezie Nwaubani, spoke during the deceased’s burial ceremony held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Omumauzor in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
The funeral service, conducted by the Anglican Church of Pentecost, Oyigbo, Rivers State, was attended by family members, friends, associates and well-wishers who gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased, who died at the age of 61.
In his tribute, Nwogu praised Ezenta’s exemplary character, commitment to developing others and contributions to literary training and the civil service.
He commiserated with the bereaved family, relatives and the people of Omumauzor, praying that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort those mourning her loss.
After the funeral, Nwaubani and members of the campaign team paid a courtesy visit to the residence of the Abia State APC Treasurer, Hon. John Ajuzieogu. The visit brought together friends and well-wishers who had gathered to commiserate with the Omumauzor community.
The gathering also featured the formal recognition and acceptance of a community stakeholder into the APC, further strengthening the party’s engagement with stakeholders in the area.
Those who accompanied the campaign director-general to the funeral included Mr Felix Ambition Chidubem, Comrade Kenneth Alozie, Mr Sylvester Ihesiulor, Hon. Chetachi Ahukanna, members of the media crew and members of the campaign council.
*Signed*;
*Chief Samuel Okezie Nwogu Campaign Media Team*
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