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First Son, Others Bid Farewell To Dad, As Nze Benjamin Nzebude is Laid To Rest<\/p>\n

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…. Umuduru Ezioha, Amagu Indigenes Mourn\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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By Amaechi Chidinma<\/p>\n

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The remains of late Nze Benjamin Nzebude has been laid to rest after a funeral service in his home town , Umuduru Ezi Oha , Amagu in Oru-East LGA of Imo state.<\/p>\n

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The well attended Burial ceremony which took place on the 31st of July 2026 was wrapped off with a Thanks giving service .<\/p>\n

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The event witnessed the presence of high Profiled Personalities from every sector of the nation’s economy who graced the occasion.<\/p>\n

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In an interview with newsmen after the internment , renowned international business man and first Son of the deceased Nze Kanayochukwu Austin Nzebude described his late Dad as a role model, a father whose exemplary life would be greatly missed by all.<\/p>\n

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Pouring eulogies, Nze Kanayochukwu Nzebude , stated that regardless of his late Dad’s social status he lived a simple, life of humility.<\/p>\n

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In furtherance , Nze Kanayochukwu Nzebude maintained that his late dad was an effigy of love, integrity , peace and unity, pointing out that those humane attributes of his were rare.<\/p>\n

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Continuing , Nze Kanayochukwu Nzebude said “Today I do not simply mourn the loss of a father, I celebrate the life of a man whose quiet strength shaped our family , Daddy was a man of integrity , discipline, humility and unwavering love, he taught us that true greatness is not measured by wealth, but by character, hardwork and the legacy we leave in the heart of others, your wisdom , Sacrifices and prayers have become the foundation through which we, your children stand Today “” he submitted.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile , Late Nze Benjamin Nzebude was accorded a carnival like burial due to his numerous community and social imprints, as well as a clear testimony of his relationship with the people of his community.<\/p>\n

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The Family of the deceased, seized the platform to appreciate the entire Amagu Community with a Cow after a successful burial and Funeral of their Late Father, Late Nze Benjamin Nzebude.<\/p>\n

in the presence of His Royal Majesty<\/p>\n

Eze K. N. NDUJIFE.<\/p>\n

(Ebube Agu 1 of Amagu Ancient Kingdom) , Ichie Crescent Obi (Ochendo of Amagu’), Hon Chief Emeka G Ezechukwuzitete of Amagu) , with representatives of the 12 villages in Amagu town all present.<\/p>\n

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According to his abridged biography , late Nze Benjamin Nzebude was born in ,1926 in the family of Late Obialia Nzebude of Umuduru EziOha Amagu in Oru East LGA of Imo state.<\/p>\n

He began his education at St Patrick’s School Amagu where he completed his primary education , before he proceeded to Osemoto in Uguta LGA of Imo State , where he lived and worked with his elder brother , Emmanuel Nze.<\/p>\n

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Late Nze Benjamin Nzebude enlisted into the Biafran Army during the 1967 Civil war due to the love he has for his father’s land.<\/p>\n

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After the Civil War , Late Nze Benjamin Nzebude got Traditionally and was legally married to Lady Beatrice Nzebude.<\/p>\n

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He worked in the ministry of defence at the signal Barracks Bonny Camp , Lagos where he served and retired meritoriously.<\/p>\n

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Until his demise Late Nze Benjamin Nzebude was survived by his wife Mrs . Beatrice Nzebude, Children , Grandchildren and other extended relations.<\/p>\n

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The highlight of the event include; Scripture reading , Tributes to the family, funeral procession , internment and behivees of other activities.<\/p>\n

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Other Dignitaries who graced the event from the maternal home of the deceased from Ubulu Community were ; HRH Eze Okeukwu Victor Amavis, Igwe 111 of Ubulu auto comm Oru West LGA Imo State , Prince Colman Nwanne- PG Ubulu Autonomous Community, Ichie Kodo Mgbenwelu-Youth Leader Ubulu Autonomous Community , Ichie Damian Asoronye – Special Ichie to HRH Ubulu Autonomous Community , Ichie Emmanuel Uzoma- Ichie Ubulu Autonomous Community , Ewulu Chinonye. E. Chairman Eleke Village, Ubulu, Ichie Chinonso Nwanoro- Ichie Ubulu Autonomous Community, Pst Vincent Egbulem-Former Chairman Eleke, Ubulu, Mr. Joseph Uba. Vice-Chairman Umuedorom, Ubulu, Mr. Nnaemeka Obodozie- Umuobodozie ,Mr. Sunday Ezeani, Mr. Chijioke MBA, Emmanuel Anasinti, and host of other personalities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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