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Godfrey Osakwe, NIPR Delta Chairman’s Mother-in-Law Laid to Rest in Onicha-Ugbo

 Godfrey Osakwe, NIPR Delta Chairman’s Mother-in-Law Laid to Rest in Onicha-Ugbo


By Emeka Esogbue



The Onicha-Ugbo community in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State was enveloped in deep emotion on Friday as the remains of Mrs. Cecilia Ndidibuokwuenu Osemeke (née Osakwe) were laid to rest amid tributes, prayers, and an outpouring of love from family members, friends, and well-wishers.


The requiem Mass was held at All Saints Catholic Church, Onicha-Ugbo. The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Malachy Okonkwo, who officiated the mass, in his homily, urged the congregation to reflect on a life well spent, emphasizing the virtues of kindness, love and service to humanity, qualities many described as hallmarks of the late matriarch’s life.



Mrs. Osemeke was fondly remembered as a strong woman whose life of compassion and selflessness left an indelible mark on her family and the wider community. Mourners from far and near gathered to pay their final respects to the nonagenarian, whose legacy, they said, is worthy of emulation.


Guests were later treated to a reception at the Osemeke family compound in Onicha-Ugbo, with entertainment and traditional hospitality. The atmosphere as captured, though sombre, was also one of celebration of a fulfilled life.


The burial ceremony attracted dignitaries, associates, and sympathizers from across the country more notably the members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. Among them was the deceased’s son-in-law, Mr. Godfrey Chukwudifu Osakwe, NIPR, Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Delta State Chapter. Mr. Godfrey Osakwe expressed profound appreciation to family members, professional colleagues, friends, and well-wishers for standing in solidarity with the family during their moment of grief.


He noted that the love, unity, and support shown by attendees were deeply reassuring, praying that God Almighty would reward them abundantly for their kindness and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.


Born in 1930, Mrs. Cecilia Ndidibuokwuenu Osemeke passed on peacefully at the age of 95 in her Onicha-Ugbo hometown, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of faith, love, and service that will continue to inspire generations.


May her soul rest in peace.

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