By Chijindu Emeruwa
The Member representing Umuahia South Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Jerry Uzosike, has described the late Lady Adanma Okpara, the wife of the late Former Premier of Eastern Region of Nigeria, Dr. M. I Okpara, as a woman of substance whose place in history can never be erased, particularly her role in advancing the course for better welfare for women in Ohuhu clan, Igbo land and the country at large while alive.
Hon Uzosike also noted that Late Lady Adanma Okpara played significant roles and stood solidly behind her husband, the Late Michael Iheonukara Okpara, at his trying time while steering the affairs of the eastern region as Premier which metaphosed into total economic development of Igbo nation.
In a statement to mark the final funeral ceremony which will take place at her husband’s country home, Umuegwu Okupala Afugiri in Umuahia North local government area of Abia state, on Saturday 18th December, 2021, Hon Uzosike, described her detribalized woman, community women leader, a woman of integrity and a devoted christian who lived a full-filled lives of worthy emulation.
Hon Uzosike who is also the Chairman of OGECHI CARES FOUNDATION WORLDWIDE, said that the Late Lady Adanma Okpara who will be remembered for her incomparable and contributions to the development of Ohuhu ancient community, and her immense roles in galvanizing the Ohuhu women and entire womanhood in Igbo land under a united and peaceful umbrella.
The quintessential Abia lawmaker further noted that Late Adanma Okpara will be missed for her simplicity, generiosity, humility and advisory roles and other exemplary humane nature.
Hon Uzosike also used the medium to commiserate with the son of the deceased, Chief Uzodinma Okpara (Omekanaya), urging him to bear the loss as his Late mother lived and accomplished her journey in the earth with the fear of God.
He however prayed almighty God to grant the soul of the former first lady of the Eastern Region of Nigeria eternal rest and give the entire Okpara family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Similarly, Chief Uzodinma Okpara (Omekannaya), the first son of Late Dr Michael Iheonukara Okpara, former Premier of Eastern Region, has invited members of the Abia State House of Assembly to the burial of his mother, Late Lady Adanma Okpara scheduled to hold tomorrow 18th December, 2021, at Umuegwu Okpuala Afugiri in Umuahia North Local Government Area.
This was contained in a letter issued to the State House of Assembly and read by the Indefatigable Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji.
The late Dr. M. I Okpara’s wife, Lady Adanma Okpara died at the ripe age of 97.