Ikpeazu Leads Other Dignitaries To The Burial of Lady Adanma Okpara, Former First Lady of The Former Eastern Region


It was an outpouring of encomiums and eulogies as the remains of Lady Adanma Okpara, wife of the Priemer of former Eastern Nigeria, was laid to rest in her county home, Umuegwu Okpuala in Umuahia North LGA.

Speaking at the funeral service conducted by Methodist Church Nigeria (MCN) at Williams Memorial Grammar School, Afugiri,  Governor Okezie Ikpeazu said the event which is a moment of sober reflection marks the end of a glorious era of Dr. M. I. Okpara as Premier of Eastern region.


He recalled that the days of Dr. Michael Okpara as the Premier, Eastern Nigeria was one of the fastest growing economies in the world then


He regretted the absence of South East Governors at the event as well as the inability of the Federal Government to send an official representation to honour the late spouse of late Dr Okpara, who brought accolades to the country during his days as Premier. 

He thanked God for giving Abia a man like Dr. Okpara, who recorded great achievements and stressed that the final exit of his spouse, Adanma, should be used "to reawaken our strength, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit as a people." 


Dr. Ikpeazu described the deceased as a humble woman and said that he was personally touched by her, adding that he learnt a lot from her and would sustain her legacies

Speaking at the occasion, the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, described Lady Adanma Okpara as  "one of our best", who supported her late husband to bring Eastern Nigeria to limelight.

He stated that the deceased and her husband, who represented the family circle lived exemplary lives to be emulated by all and consoled the bereaved family over the loss.

In the speeches, the former Governor of Abia and Senator representing Abia Central, Sen. Theodore Orji and former Governor of  Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, described the deceased as a woman of virtue, discipline, and lasting companion to her husband and urged families to learn from their relationship.


Earlier in his sermon entitled "A Good Name Is Better Than Everything', the Prelate of Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Uche, harped on the need for people to make good names rather than devote time on the acquisition of wealth.

Dr. Uche said that life should be lived in the service of God and humanity, noting that the deceased worked assiduously to make life better for others.

In a funeral oration, the first daughter of the deceased, Mrs. Chinyere Eccles-James, said their mother was a great source of inspiration to many and lived a life of continuous goodwill and service to God and her fellow human beings. 

Aged 99, late Lady Adanma Okpara, a Knight of John Wesley of the Methodist Church, is survived by five children , many grand and great-grand children, among whom is former Chairman of People's Democratic Party(PDP) in Abia State, Chief Uzodinma Okpara.
The burial ceremony was attended by eminent personalities including the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Chinedum Orji, the former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, former PDP National Organising Secretary, Col. Austin Akobundu, former Minister of State, Defence, Ambassador Aguiyi Ironsi, Secretary General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ambassador Okey Emuchay, amongst others.


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