The Hilly town of Owerre-Akokwa in Ideato North L.G.A of Imo state was jolted to its feet on Thursday 1st December 2016, as Sir. Tony Ezenna, OFR, Ikenga Akokwa buried his mother in-law, Ezinne Sussan Orji (nee Anudu
Ezinne Sussan Orji began her final on Wednesday November 30th 2016 with a service of songs and Christian wake-keep at her late husband’s country home, Umuokala-Obinato in Owerre-Akokwa.
A requiem mass was held for the devout Christian on Thursday December 1st at St. David’s catholic church Owerre-Akokwa, officiated by Catholic Arch Bishop of Owerri Arch Diocese – Arch Bishop Anthony Obinna and Bishop Ukwuoma of Orlu diocese.
Attended by relations and associates of Orji and Ezenna families, the funeral service was heralded by a reception party at St. James Anglican church field Owerre –Akokwa.
Sir. Tony Ezenna, Ikenga Akokwa, Chairman Orange Group paid a condolence visit to the in-laws on Friday 2nd December.
Expectedly some of the friends and associates of Sir. Tony accompanied him, they included, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha, former Deputy Speaker, House of Reps, Hon Jones Onyeriri, Sir. Emma Bishop Okonkwo, OFR, Chairman Ekulo Group, Former Diamond bank GMD, Dr. Alex Otti, Dr. Chidi Chisco Anyaegbu, Chief Joe Obijiaku, Chief Expo Chukwuka, Hon Thank God Ezeani, Chief Mike Umeh, OBI OF AKOKWA, HRH EZE (SIR) IKENNA .C. OKOLI, Opia of Umuopia, HRH Eze Don Opuruozo, Chief Jude Onyebuchi, Ide of Ozubulu, Chief John Udeagbala, Chief Nnamdi Anyaehie, Chief Chuma Nnaji, Chief Martin Ejiogu, Hon. Arthur Egwim, Barr. Chijioke Nzekwe, Chief Celestine Ebubeogu, Chief Samuel Ihionu, among others
Aged of 90, Ezinne Sussan Orji was a devout Catholic, community leader and philanthropist.
During her life time, the late Orji was selfless and forthright. She affected lives by bringing smiles back to the faces of the downtrodden.
She was survived by children, grandchildren, great-grand children, in-laws and host of other relations among whom are Chief Mike Orji (Okosisi) son, Lady Elizabeth Ezenna, daughter and Chief (Sir) Tony Ezenna, KSS, OFR, Chairman, Orange Group, son in-law.
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- Omeiheukwu Chief Joseph Otiora and Chief Musa Igwegbe
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- Prof Thomas Ndubuiz with Miss Beauty Nsu
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- Sir Ldy Tony Ezenna with Rt Hon Emekaihedioha
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- Sir-Tony-Ezenna with Hon. Dr-Emmnauel Udogu and Lady Elizabeth Ezenna
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- L-R-Mr Emaka Orji, Mrs Heami Nwaosho & Mrs. Luphine Ukaigwe
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- R-L- Her Excellency, Mrs. Julie Aneke, Lady Maurine-Duru and-Mrs. Joy Chidi
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- Archbishop of Owerri, Arch Diocesse-Gco-Archbishop Anthony Obinna with Bishop Ukwuoma of Orlu-Diocese
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- Chief-Chinaemerem Ihuaku, Chief Willie Obi, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, Sir Tony Ezenna, Hon. Chuma Nnaj and-Barr. Chijioke Nzekwe
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- Chief Emeka Orji welcoming-Mr. Eko Jiliano of Mensa Group
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- Chief Israel Orjiekwe and Chief Ifeanyi Okafor
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- Chief Luke Okeke and Chief Willie Obi
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- Chief Mike Umeh and Chief (Sir) Emma Bishop Okonkwo
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- Dr. Alex Otti with-Sir Tony Ezenna
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- Grand-daughter of the deceased Uchenna, with-her-husband, Mr. Chukie Gbonem and friend
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- Grandchildren of the deceased
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- Hon. Jones Chukwud, Victor Onyereri and-Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha
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- HRH Eze Ambassador Damian-Obianigwe and Mr. Bram
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- Ide of Akokwa, Chief Celestine Ebubeogu and Chief Azubuike Umunna
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- Ikenga Akokwa exchanging banters with Sir Samuel Ihionu
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- Lady Georglyn Akanegbu, Sir Tony Ezenna and Obi of Akokwa Eze-Ikenna Okoli-Agbakwuruibe
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- Lady Lizzy Ezenna and-Mrs. Ngozi Udokoro
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- Lady Lizzy Ezenna
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- Mr. Musa Mbithason, Ingram Osigwe and Reginald Ukaefu
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- Mr-Putra Hernwan of Kalbe Group
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- Mr. Reginald Ukaefu and expatriate staff of Orange Drugs
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- Mr. Adeyanju Adelakun and Ingram Osigwe
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- Mrs. Adaeze Ngonadi and Mrs. Patricia Idiakhoa
