Late Elder Edward Amadi Laid to Rest

By Womah Josiah Ugo

June, 30th 2012 may have come and gone, but its activities especially the burial of Elder Edward Nwauwa Jonathan Amadi will ever remain in the hearts of Ozuzu clan of Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State and immediate family.

Late Elder Edward Amadi who was born in March 31st, 1927 in Akizor Umuezeagha of Obokwu Community in Ozuzu Town, Etche to late Chief Jonathan Nwa-Amadi and late Mrs Violet Mgbeke Amadi died a month ago at the age of 85 and was buried in his residence in Ozuzu.

According to his step-son, Hon. (Engr.) Victor Amadi, member representing Etche constituency I in the Rivers State House of Assembly, late Edward was greatly loved, and cherished for his sincerity of purpose as he was not ready to compromise falsehood, was very careful and diligent in money matters, especially when it had to do with the issue of trust.

Hon. Amadi, while recounting late Edwards activities said, he identified with his mates on cultural and social life. He was a good soloist of the Adima music and Wrestling/Ogbudumgbaa music and was known as a great wrestler. He attended Central School Ozuzu in 1937, Central School Okomoko in 1943 and Native Administration School Ozuoba but could not make it to the university due to the death of his parents.

Until his death, he was a devoted Christian in Christ the King Anglican Church, Ozuzu.

The family, Hon. Amadi said have taken Solace in God Almighty who in His infinite mercy will grant him eternal rest.###