The Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Engr Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji earlier today attended the funeral service of Late Chief Charles Ezejinkeya Onuzuruike at Williams Memorial Secondary School Field, Afugiri.
While delivering his condolence message to the family, the Speaker commiserated with them and urged them to be consoled by the fact that their father lived a fulfilled life.
The Speaker advised the family to live in unity, peace, and follow the core standards set by their father who distinguished himself while alive. He told them that his thoughts were with the family, and prayed God to accept the soul of Late Chief Charles Onuzuruike in his bosom and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt Hon Ude Oko Chukwu, Traditional Prime Minister of Ibeku Ancient Kingdom, High Chief Uche Akwukwegbu (Bawas) and other dignitaries attended the funeral service.
The deceased was aged 80.
