Billionaire industrialist and Chairman of Ekulo Group of Companies, Chief Emma Bishop Okonkwo, has staged a lavish burial ceremony for his stepmother, Madam Janet Nwanneka Okonkwo. The event which was well attended by businessmen, industrialists, politicians, friends and members of the Okonkwo family took place at Umuezeabu, Ichi, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. Madam Okonkwo was a devout Christian during her lifetime. The deceased was popularly known as Agbala na acho nkeya before her demise at age 90.
Internment took place in the deceased’s compound. It was preceded by a funeral service, while an outing service took place at St James Anglican Church, Ichi. Guests were later treated to a lavish reception at St James Anglican Church field. Being his stepmother, many thought the businessman will look the other way while the biological children of the deceased bury her.
However, the owner of Evans Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Ekulo Group paid glowing tributes to his stepmother. According to him, Madam Okonkwo lived a fulfilled and exemplary life. She was a mother in a million which is why Okonkwo spared no cost in giving her a befitting burial. Kingsley Okonkwo, professionally known as Kcee and Nigeria highlife artistes, Chukwuebuka Obiligbo and Okpuozor Obiligbo, professionally known as Umu obiligbo were on hand to thrill guests with spectacular performances.
