EXIT OF A LEGEND. CHIEF GREAT SERVANT ANTHONY S. NWEKE. (Izu bu nka 1 of Etegha n'Agbogho)

BIOGRAPHY OF CHIEF (GREAT SERVANT), SIR ANTHONY S NWEKE, IZU BU NKA I OF ETEGHA N’AGBOGHO

Chief, Great Servant, Sir, Anthony Nweke was born in the Family of late Mr. Nwogwugwu Kanne, of Eziama Mgboko Amairi in Obingwa LGA of Abia State in 1932, a second son and last child of the family.

EARLY LIFE  

 His early stage in life was tough after the death of his father, which made their mother to take them back to Amaiyi Nvosi, in Isiala south L G A, where her kinsmen accepted them and breed them up.He started his academic career late, but he was able to cope with his studies.
After his studies, he taught as a teacher in then missionary school. During the Nigerian-Biafran War, he worked with the World Council of Churches, where he was providing relief materials, and other humanitarian services.

 MARRIED LIFE

Chief Anthony Nweke was married to Late Mrs. Josephine Anthony, a loving wife and Mother, who departed from this World in August 19, 1994, since then Chief Anthony did not  remarry but maintained his faith in God.His marriage was blessed with 8 children, 2 Sons and 6 Daughters.

 PROFESSION

Chief Anthony Nweke is an Electrician by profession and worked with Eastern Enamel ware in Port Harcourt, and also with Nigerian Ports Authority, and was retired in 2002.

 CHRISTIAN LIFE

Chief, Great Servant Anthony Nweke was the architect when St Mary’s Catholic Church was established in Eziama Mgboko, in 1984.

On the 16^th June 1996, he was conferred and honored as a Great Servant at St Jude’s Catholic Parish Eastern Ngwa Ohuru by
Rev Fr Charles Ubawike.From 2001 to 2003, he was the Vice Chairman of the Parish Council of St Michaels Parish Umuezi under Rev Fr Michael Ngwagwu.Before death snatched him away, he was appointed the C M O Chairman of Umuezi Station. During his life time, Chief Nweke was a devoted Christian, a humble servant to all who come in contact with him.

EMPOWERMENT

Many benefited from his wealth of knowledge, a man of his words, a farmer and a giver. Sir, as we generally called him, your works on earth shall ever be remembered.Sir, was conferred a Chieftaincy title IZU BU NKA I OF ETEGHA NA AGBOGHO, by His Royal Highness, Eze E. S. AMAECHI.He was the acting chairman of the council of Chiefs, before his departure. During the era of kidnapping in Abia State, sir was kidnapped twice, 2008 and 2009, but God preserved his life in the den of the hoodlums.

SPORTS LIFE

Sir was a footballer, he played in various teams then until he retired, and he loved football till the day he departed this world.

Sir was a man of himself, a solution provider, a peace maker, a principled and disciplined fellow, and so many things you will be remembered of, a loving father.We see your death as a great loss in human race, but God knows the best. Sir, we love you, we will not disappoint you, we shall maintain your legacy, sleep in peace of our Lord. Amen. 

Signed for the family

Obioma Nweke

Son.

SIR is survived by the following;

 (CHILDREN)

Mrs Irene Ufomba - Daughter

Mr Obioma  Nweke - Son

Mr Ndubuisi Nweke - Son

Mrs Ijeoma Innocent - Daughter

Mrs Ihuoma Azubuike - Daughter                         

Miss Chinyere Annah Nweke - Daughter

Mrs Uloma  Sidiku - Daughter

Miss Stella Nweke - Daughter

(GRAND CHILDREN)

Master Uchenna Ufomba

Master Ebere Ifeanyi Ufomba

Miss Kasarachi Ufomba

Miss Nnenna Ufomba

Master Chijioke Ufomba

Master Paschal Ufomba

Master Victor Innocent

Christain Ufomba

Nnamdi Innocent

Udochukwu Innocent

Onyedikachi Innocent
James Nweke

Chioma Nweke

Amarachi Nweke

Clington Azubuike

Adaugo Precious Azubuike

Moses Chukwuemeka Nweke

Amarachi Joy Nweke

(DAUGHTERS IN-LAW)

Mrs. Nwankego Nweke

Engr Mrs Ugonwanyi Nweke

(SONS IN-LAWS)

Elder Onyebuchi Ufomba

Polycarp Azubuike_

Yinka Sidiku

Innocent Oriaku (of the blessed memory)

And host of other relations.