ABSG BIDS FAREWELL TO LATE DEACONESS NNENNA ESTHER EKEH

The remains of Late Deaconess Nnenna Esther Ekeh, beloved mother of Hon. Dr. Martins Okey Justice (J.Martins), Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Abia State on Entertainment and Tourism, was on Friday laid to rest in her hometown, Akanu Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area amidst glowing tributes from family members, friends, and dignitaries.

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti OFR, was ably represented by his Deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, who led the state delegation to the funeral. In his condolence message, the Deputy Governor depicted the loss of a mother as an immeasurable pain, as her love serves as a vital source of strength and comfort to the family.
He described the late Deaconess Nnenna Ekeh as a virtuous woman who lived a life of service, integrity, and commitment to family and society. He urged the children and family to uphold her legacies of discipline, humility, and faith.

In his tribute, Dr. Martins expressed deep gratitude to the Governor, the Deputy Governor, and all dignitaries who honored the family with their presence. He noted that his late mother was a pillar of strength, a source of inspiration, and a devout Christian who instilled in her children the values of hard work, honesty, and service to humanity.

The burial rites featured a church service marked by hymns, prayers, and sermons that highlighted the inevitability of death and the hope of eternal life. Delivering his sermon, Bishop Paul Nwachukwu of the Grace of God Mission encouraged the congregation to live lives that would positively impact others and bring glory to God.

The solemn but befitting burial ceremony drew the presence of top government functionaries, including the wife of the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Adaeze Chidera Emetu, Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie Meregini and other Members of the State House of Assembly, Mayor of Ohafia LGA, Chief Eleanya Ojuu Kalu, Commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Heads of Agencies, and political leaders, religious figures, and members of the public.

Sir Cyril Chukwudi Eke Mba, KSJI
Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Abia State
August 29, 2025.