Two weeks after a former staff of The Guardian
and erstwhile Federal Commissioner of the Nigerian National Human Rights
Commission [NHRC] Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko lost his father Mazi Cyprian
Okoriocha Onwubiko to the cold hands of death after very brief health
challenge, several prominent Nigerian Leaders have continued to send in their
condolences with the Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Speaker of
the Federal House of Representatives and his Deputy Honourables Aminu Waziri
Tambuwal and Emeka Ihedioha pouring encomiums on the legacies of honesty and
community leadership bequeathed by the departed who during his life time was a
successful entrepreneur in Northern Nigeria and a Community leader on his
retirement to his country home in Ndiuche-Etiti, Arondizuogu, in Aro-Umuduru
Autonomous community of Onu-Imo Local Government Council of Imo State.
Other prominent Nigerians who have sent in their condolences
include the Federal Attorney General and Minister of Justice Mr. Mohammed Bello
Adoke [SAN]; Governor Magatakarda Wamako of Sokoto State and the Chairman of
the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission who is also a Fellow
of the Nigerian Society of Engineers Elias Mbam.
In his letter to the family of late Mazi Cyprian Onwubiko, the
Senate President commiserated with the Children and the dear wife left behind
by the departed and prayed God to grant his soul everlasting peace in the
Heavenly abode.
The Deputy Senate President wrote thus; "I received
with a deep sense of loss the news of the sad event of the passing on of your
dear patriarch, late Mazi Cyprian Osonduagwuike Onwubiko".
"This is certainly a very grievous loss to
the entire Onwubiko family and the rest of us your friends and
well-wishers", he further stated in a letter he personally
signed and addressed through Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko of the Human Rights
Writers Association of Nigeria [HURIWA] to the family.
The Deputy Senate President who affirmed
that he is convinced that the departed lived a fulfilled and happy life full of
selfless service to Nigerians state that; "I however encourage you and the
rest of the family to find solace in the fact that he lived to a ripe old age
and led an accomplished life of selfless service to God and humanity. Although
his excellence in community leadership and sense of industry will be highly
missed, it is also gratifying to note that his light will continue to shine
through you, especially in the propagation and defence of human rights in
Nigeria".
He spoke further; "I send my deep
condolences to you, the Onwubiko family and indeed the HURIWA over this
grievous loss. I share in your sorrows over his death and join you in prayers
for the peaceful repose of his gentle soul.
While wishing you fortitude and grace as you
pull through this challenging moment, please accept, my brother the assurances
of my highest regards and support always".
Conversely, the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Honourable Emeka Ihedioha in his three paragraph letter of condolence stated thus; "The news of the death of your father, Mazi Cyprian Osonduagwuike Onwubiko, left me with a heavy heart".
"Mazi Onwubiko was a man with a rare and
exceptional character. A remarkable community leader, his honesty surpasses his
years. Additionally, he distinguished himself as a man who feared God. Notably,
a devout Catholic, his sacrificial living spoke to the lives of so many people.
Thus, this man of timber and caliber will be greatly missed", he asserted.
The Deputy Speaker who hails from Imo state also
consoled the Onwubiko family members thus; "You are not alone in mourning
this huge loss at this time, my family and I commiserate with you while praying
for repose of the departed soul. Accept my sincere heartfelt condolence".
The Chairman of Revenue Mobilization Allocation
and Fiscal Commission Engineer Elias Mbam in his condolence letter stated thus;
"On behalf of Members, Management and Staff of the Revenue Mobilization
Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), I wish to commiserate with you and
your family on the passing away of your dear father, late Mazi Cyprian
Osonduagwuike Onwubiko; who slept in the Lord on January, 14th , 2014 at the
ripe age of 87, after a brief illness".
According to the boss of the Revenue
commission in his letter sent to the Onwubiko's family through Comrade Emmanuel
Onwubiko; "The demise of your dear father at the ripe age of 87 when
you needed him most is indeed a painful and sad loss. His death is an
irreparable loss not only to the Onwubiko family but the entire people of
Ndiucheetiti-Arondizuogu Community in particular and Imo State in
general."
"We should however be consoled by the fact
that the late Mr. Onwubiko, Snr. lived a fulfilled and accomplished life. He
will be specially remembered for his contribution to the development of his
community and the legacy of integrity, honesty and service to humanity he
bequeathed to his family", Engineer Mbam concluded poetically.
7/2/2014.
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