20/04/2026
In Honour of a Mother, A Legacy: Late Mrs. Nkechinyere Justin Nwagba (née Oparaocha)
Nsirimo, once again gathered in unity and solemn reflection as we bade farewell to Late Mrs. Nkechinyere Justin Nwagba (née Oparaocha) at Umuerim Nsirimo, Umuahia South. At the 75, Mama lived a fulfilled life. Her passing drew Nsirimo indigenes, friends, well-wishers, and leaders from far and near.
Among those present was Ginger O. Onwusibe, Member representing Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency (whose deceased is his aunt), the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, Darlington Nwokocha, the Executive Mayor of Umuahia South LGA, Philip Chinedu Enwereuzor, Hon. Matt Ekwuribe - Commissioner for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. Other dignitaries present were the Member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha; the Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Austin Okezie; the Member representing Isiala Ngwa North State Constituency, Hon. Ugochukwu Iheonunekwu; the Member representing Umuahia South State Constituency, Hon. Emeka Obioma; the Mayor of Isiala Ngwa North, Hon. Innocent Uruakpa; Hon Jerry Uzosike likewise traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other dignitaries.
It was a moment to remember a good life lived. and a reminder of the enduring strength of family and community.
Nne ọma laa n’udo.
Jee nke ọma, Nwanyi ọma.
Your memory lives on in the hearts of your people
