By: Ike Philip Abiagom
Comrade Micheal Chinye, APC chieftain has laid his mother, Late (Princess) Mrs Victoria Ifechukwude Chinye , to rest in her ancestral home in Issele Uku. The APC chieftain and business tycoon paid his last respect to his late Mother and celebrated her life in a two day event. He said it was to honor her indelible legacy.
Chief Chinye said his mother, whose journey was marked by courage and resilience, ultimately succumbed to a protracted illness, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories and lives touched by her warmth and compassion.
The commemoration commenced with a solemn wake keep held at Adams Primary School,Issele-Uku, where an atmosphere of reverence enveloped the gathering.
Family members, friends, and well-wishers,APC members and representatives of the various parties converged to pay homage to Mrs. Chinye’s remarkable life, sharing anecdotes and reflecting on the profound impact she had on each of them.
“I saw my mother dying and if money was going to save my mother, my mother would be here but I could not save my mother. This makes me to realise that I do not want to be know for how much I have but the lives I was able to touch,” he said.
Mrs. Chinye was buried in her residential home with her immediate family laying wreath at her tomb. After the funeral rites, The guests were treated to an electrifying performance by musicians.
Micheal Chinye said the two-day event served as a testament to the enduring impact of Mrs. Victoria Chinye’s life—a life imbued with grace, resilience, and unwavering kindness.
“As her spirit transcends earthly bounds, her legacy continues to illuminate the lives of all who were fortunate enough to have known her, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of time,” he said.
