By Joseph Joy and Eze Shedrack

Three bishops in Enugu and no fewer than 42 Priests on Thursday officiated the requiem mass of Mrs Lucy Ezinne Onuzulike Okolie, the mother of Vice-Chancellor, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Nnabugwu Okolie.

Held at the St Michael’s Cathedral, Awgu Town, Enugu, the three bishops are: host and officiating bishop, Most Rev John Ifeanyichukwu Okoye; Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Calistus Onaga and Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev Professor Godfrey Onah who sent in a representative.

In his homily, a priest, Rev. Fr. Leonard Ilechukwu, admonished the congregation to be conscious of their relationship with God and humanity all the time.

He described the deceased as a virtuous and humble woman who never allowed affluence to get on the way of her relationship with fellow human beings.

Reverend Ilechukwu noted that the late Ezinne laid solid moral and educational foundations for all her children, adding that she was an ambassador of Christ on earth.

While lauding the giant strides of ESUT Vice Chancellor, he remarked that Prof. Aloysius Okolie’s administration had transformed the University through quality research outputs, improved staff and students welfare and critical infrastructure upgrade.

Meanwhile, the Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Mbah, Thursday, led other top government functionaries to grace the burial ceremony of late Onuzuluike Okolie.

Other dignitaries at the ceremony include the Pro Chancellor and Chairman, ESUT Governing Council, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, immediate past Vice-Chancellor ESUT, Professor Charles Eze, Commissioners for Water Resources and Environment and climate Change, Dr Felix Nnamani and Prof Sam Ugwu, respectively

Others include Enugu State Commissioner for Housing Development, Hon. Dr Martin Chukwunweike, who represented Gov. Mbah; former Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Amb. Lawrence Agubuzu; former Commissioner for Information, Enugu State, Godwin Udeuhele; and more than 50 Reverend fathers.

Others were Principal Officers of ESUT, (past and present) Deans, Directors and Professors led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chike Nwoha and the Registrar Chief Ambrose Ugwu, Equally present were some Heads of other Tertiary Institutions, Captains of Industries, Traditional Rulers among other dignitaries.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Professor Chike Nwoha, who spoke on behalf of the ESUT at the burial ceremony described the late matriarch as an exemplary christian and community leader.

He enjoined the Okolies not to mourn like the unbelievers, adding that life has no end for those who live in Christ. He also thanked the ESUT community for their massive attendance, support and solidarity to the Vice Chancellor at the solemn moment.

Aged 81, late Lucy Onuzulike Okolie died on March 5, 2024 leaving behind eight children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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A former FCT Permanent Secretary, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Oha has replaced Most Revd. Bishop Godfrey Onah as the Chairman, Governing Council, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT.

Similarly, Prof. Uchenna Ekwochi replaces late Prof Innocent Okafor as Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM.

The appointments which are with immediate effect, were contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia on Tuesday.

Other members of the board also approved by the Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubisi Mbah are: Prof. Ikenna Chukwu, Engr. James Ajibo Ifeanyi, Gladys Ngozi Okoro, Hon. Chinedu Onu and Dr. Eric Oluedo.

The statement noted that the appointments were made based on merits, experiences, track records, and stellar leadership qualities possessed by the candidates, adding that they were expected to reposition the institution for the growth and development of the state.

“It is expected that you will bring to bear your years of experiences and leadership qualities as technocrats and help the state to reposition these institutions and agency in line with the disruptive innovation and governance philosophy of this administration,” the statement added.

”While congratulating the newly appointed officials, the SSG stressed that the appointments take immediate effect from their date of appointment,” statement made available to ESUT Monitor, reads.

Born February 4, 1961, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa is a retired administrator who last served as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Power. He had previously served as the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory and the Federal Ministry of Youths and Sports.

Between 1999 and 2006, he served as the Accountant General of Enugu State and as the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Enugu from 2006 to 2007.

Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa hails from Amangwu Autonomous Community of Obuoffia, Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria

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