Dr. Mrs. Ogelue C. Ezeife-Ugorji, daughter of the late Gov. Chukwemeka Ezeife, fondly remembered her father’s commitment to justice and unity during his Commendation Service in Awka.
Gov. Ezeife, the first civilian governor of Anambra State, was celebrated for his unwavering support for fairness and equality in Nigeria. Dr. Ezeife-Ugorji recounted how her father, affectionately known as Okwadike, believed in a better, more unified Nigeria, endorsing the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as a beacon of hope for a just society.
She praised her father’s wisdom, peaceful nature, and inclusive spirit, emphasizing his role as a unifying figure regardless of ethnicity or religion. The ceremony drew notable figures such as Governor Charles Soludo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Dr. Chris Ngige, and others, reflecting on Gov. Ezeife’s enduring legacy and aspirations for a fairer Nigeria.