Emmanuel Okolie, Ibusa Son Unites With Father After 22 Years of Separation

- Thanks Ibusa People for the Search

By Emeka Esogbue

(Pen Master)

History was again made in Ibusa when what appeared impossible many years ago became possible a few days back.

A young man who identified himself as Emmanuel Okolie had in October 2020 posted in Umuigbuzor Facebook forum, an initiative of Mr. Pat Adigwe that he was a son of Ibusa but had separated with his father whom he identified as Mr. Augustine Ngozi Okolie for 22 years.

Emmanuel Okolie who seemed certain of his background with the picture of the said father, emotionally but boldly posted to the forum:

"Good morning great people of Ibusa. My name is Emmanuel Okolie, I'm a lost son of ibusa. Please I'm looking for one Mr Augustine Ngozi Okolie who's from Ibusa and who happens to be my father but we parted ways when I was a kid, I want to trace back my root but it seems difficult so I appeal to anyone who has a clue of this information to enlighten me on how to go about it. Please I appreciate your help in anticipation".

The post was immediatetely and swiftly followed with diligent and determined offer for help by Ibusa people. Asked for further information, young Emmanuel stated that the disconnection was as a result of marital dispute between his parents and that his mother only disclosed to him, his father's name and community being Ibusa.

As the search went on, appreciative Emmanuel Okolie posted again:

"I haven't seen him yet anyway but hearing he's alive is actually good news and I believe there's light at the end of the tunnel. I really appreciate the great people of In. In unity, we stand, divided we fall. May the Almighty God visit you all at the point of your needs. You are all appreciated and I love you guys".

The message motivated the people to continue the search until eventually, it yielded some fruit when his father, Augustine Ngozi Okolie was later discovered and with a feeling of extreme happiness, Emmanuel informed the Ibusa community:

"Good evening great people of ibusa, I want to gladly announce to you all that the search we all embarked on concerning Mr Augustine Ngozi Okolie who happens to be my dad but we haven't been in contact neither have we seen for 22 years has been successful as we are now in contact and a reunion is around the corner. My special appreciation also goes to my uncle in the person of Mr Onuwa Mark (later identified as Onowu Mark Nnabundo) for his effort and commitment in the fulfilment of this search. I sincerely appreciate you all. Thank you so much, great people of Ibusa. Below is his picture".

Emmanuel Okolie's announcement has since thrown the Ibusa community in joyful mood with the Facebook post welcoming torrential goodwill messages from jubilant Ibusa sons and daughters of the community, many of who assisted in the search, one way or the other.

Once Onowu Mark Nnabundo was mentioned by the joyful Ibusa lad in his latest Facebook post also submitted to Umuigbuzor today, Pen Master went into further investigation which confirmed his father to be a cousin of Onowu Mark Nnabundo, both of who hail from Umukwa in Umuodafe, Ibusa and also once his school mate at the prestigious St. Pius College, Onicha-Ugbo, Delta State but Okolie was slightly ahead of Nnabundo.

Pen Master can further confirm that once Emmanuel Okolie posted his father's picture in search of him, Mark Nnabundo recognized him as the same cousin. Furthermore, young Emmanuel Okolie's grandfather was the godfather of Onowu Mark Nnabundo at his infant baptism.

Once united, Emmanuel told his father publicly:

"I do not have any other father if not you sir. A new beginning has just emerged, father".

His father responded:

"So happy to be reunited with my son once again".

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