Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has eulogized the late traditional ruler of Egbema Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Eze Ginikanwa Everestus Amuda, Ezeobi of Egbema. She described him as a great leader whose reign was marked by peace, unity, inclusiveness, and commitment to the welfare of his people. Prof. Odu stated this during the funeral ceremony of the late monarch at Aggah, in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Prof. Odu expressed pride in identifying with the Egbema people and considered it a priority to attend the funeral and personally commiserate with the bereaved family, the people of Egbema, and the entire Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area. She described the late monarch as a respected traditional ruler who distinguished himself through exemplary leadership and earned recognition beyond his immediate community.
According to Prof. Odu, Eze Amuda was a father figure to all, who carried everyone along during his reign and consistently promoted peace, unity, and empowerment among his people. Prof. Odu said Rivers State had lost one of its illustrious sons, adding that his contributions to the development of Egbema Kingdom and commitment to the welfare of his subjects would remain worthy of remembrance.
The Deputy Governor extended her condolences to the immediate and extended families of the deceased, the Egbema people, and the entire Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, praying that God would grant them the strength and comfort to bear the loss. She expressed the hope that the late monarch’s legacy of peace and empowerment would be sustained, noting that his transition should inspire renewed efforts towards the progress and development of Egbema Kingdom.
Prof. Odu appealed to prominent sons and daughters of Egbema in Government and other positions of influence to establish a lasting memorial in honour of the late traditional ruler, in recognition of his place in the history of the kingdom as one of its foremost first-class traditional rulers. She thanked the church, women, men, youths, and other sympathizers who came from far and near to honour the departed monarch and identify with the bereaved family.
In his tribute, Engr. Iboh Justice, a mentee of the deceased, described the late monarch as a father figure, mentor, and exceptional personality whose life was defined by hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence. He disclosed that the late monarch’s mentorship had inspired him to extend the same gesture to the deceased’s son, Dr. Ogorchukwu Amuda, whom he is currently mentoring.
Engr. Iboh Justice said his life exemplified the principle that success could only be achieved through hard work and perseverance. The Deputy Governor prayed for God’s comfort and strength for the family and the entire community, as well as journey mercies for all who attended the funeral.
Key points
- Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu eulogized the late Eze Ginikanwa Everestus Amuda, Ezeobi of Egbema, as a great leader.
- The Deputy Governor expressed hope that the late monarch’s legacy of peace and empowerment would be sustained.
- Engr. Iboh Justice described the late monarch as a father figure, mentor, and exceptional personality.
