Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Friday, October 23, 2026, attended the burial ceremony of Late Lolo Nwankwonshii Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, stepmother of Ebonyi State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and first wife of His Royal Highness, Eze Nwifuru Nwankpu of Oferekpe Agbaja.
The burial ceremony took place at the palace of her husband in Oferekpe Agbaja, Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The event attracted Governors, senators, traditional rulers and other dignitaries who gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased and commiserate with the Nwankpu Royal Family.
In his condolence message, Governor Otti described the late Lolo Nwankwonshii as a deeply respected wife, mother and matriarch who lived a life marked by love, wisdom, dignity and benevolence.
Gov. Otti noted that she made significant contributions to preserving family unity and cherished values, adding that her humility, compassion and commitment to family cohesion helped strengthen bonds across generations of the royal household.
Governor Otti said her death was a significant loss to the Nwankpu family, the government and people of Ebonyi State, and to all whose lives she touched.
Gov. Otti extended his heartfelt condolences to Governor Francis Nwifuru and the entire Nwankpu Royal Family, praying God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss and grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest.
Among dignitaries present at the burial were the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, and the Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, alongside members of the National Assembly and other prominent personalities.
Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
October 24, 2026.
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