…Immortalizes her with a hospital
The remains of Mama Monica Nwafor Akagburuonye have been laid to rest.
The funeral ceremony preceding the burial took place at Central School, Ogbor Uvuru, in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area. A hospital, Nwafor Amuchie Memorial Hospital, was named after her.
The hospital was built in honour of the late Mama Monica Nwafor Akagburuonye, mother of a frontline governorship hopeful and National President of Hoperising for Imolites Foundation, Chief Success Akagburuonye.
Speaking while commissioning the hospital shortly before the remains of Mama Monica Nwafor Akagburuonye were laid to rest, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who was accompanied by former President of Sierra Leone, Ernest Bai Koroma, thanked God for blessing Mama Monica Akagburuonye with longevity, grace and what he described as wonderful fruits of the womb.
On her son, Chief Success Akagburuonye, the former president described him as a special human being, commending his attributes, character, values and generosity.
Earlier in his sermon, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Reverend Abel Amadi, said Mama Monica Akagburuonye had left behind a legacy of conscientious service to God.
Rev. Amadi, who took his text from First Corinthians chapter 15 verse 19 and Second Corinthians chapter 5 verse 1, noted that Mama Akagburuonye was widely known for her unwavering belief in eternal life.
The son of the deceased and National President of Hoperising for Imolites Foundation, Chief Success Akagburuonye said the grace of God upon his life was a result of the lessons he learnt from his mother, particularly the principle of kingdom investment, which he continues to practise to the glory of God.
He described his late mother as a woman of unwavering faith, emphasising that her implicit confidence in God enabled her to overcome many challenges.
He recalled that his late mother impacted many lives, preached forgiveness and hard work, and encouraged her children to serve God and humanity.
Late Mama Monica Akagburuonye, who died at the age of 105, is survived by seven children, 52 grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha; General Major Jack Ogunewe; and Senator Samuel Anyanwu were among the dignitaries who attended the event.