By : Ike Philip Abiagom & Precious Erugo
When the news of the demise of Pa (Engr. Joseph Chukwuka Nwaese who led a quiet and fulfilled life broke months ago and the burial was announced for July, Ndi Igbuzo and Nigerians already knew it was going to be a memorable July in Ibusa in Delta State, which happens to be the home-town of the Nwaeses.
For a man like Late Engr. Joseph Chukwuka Nwaese, who has sown good seeds of friendships and is loved for his benevolence and humanity, it was no surprise when top influential Politicians, Captains of Industries, prominent figures from State, First-Class Monarchs, Religious Leaders started pouring into Ibusa Community to Commiserate with Nwaeses during the burial Ceremony of their Late Patriarch.
The event which took place at Igbuzo in Iseke Village, Oshimili North LGA of Delta State on 18th of July, 2025 had the presence of prominent men in Delta State and the society. Late Pa (Engr.) Joseph Chukwuka Nwaese who until his death, was a retired Engineer and a community Leader known for truth, uprightness and Love for humanity.
The funeral programme, which held at the Christ Anglican Church, Ibusa, attracted many dignitaries, While delivering his sermon at the funeral programme, the Vicar/Archdeacon,admonished Christians to always remember that death, when it occurs, should present an opportunity for those who have the grace to still be alive to critically evaluate their lives, noting that God is calling us all to self examine our lives because as the sage lay mortal today, so shall we all lay mortal when the final call comes for us, therefore burial while it marks the end of time for the deceased should make us alive to check our pulse and prepare our ways so that we all can make peace with our creator.
Thanksgiving was held for the life and times of Pa (Engr.) Joseph Chukwuka Nwaese reached the milestone age of 86 years on this planet before he went to be with the Lord. The right of committal for Pa. Nwaese was performed at his Isieke Street residence in Ibusa after which a grand reception and a high octane party followed at the his residence in Ibusa.
The grand reception, which actually electrified the calm Ibusa country home of Pa (Engr.) Joseph Chukwuka Nwaese, will be the talk of the town for a long time as the party had in attendance the who is who in Nigerian as well as business tycoons within and beyond Nigeria. The popular Umu-nwalama Traditional-highlife Music,was also on ground to thrill and entertain guests and the event was anchored by our indefatigable MC Shutte Olimah.
In an exclusive chat with Engr. Peter Nwaese at the event, he said his uncle Pa (Engr.) Joseph Chukwuka Nwaese was a great man who will be sorely missed by himself, his siblings, the entire family and the community, noting that his uncle was a stabilizing community stakeholder in his lifetime. He said his uncle’s advice and prayers worked for him and his memory will continue to linger in his mind.
In his own tribute to the departed, Pastor Idowu Okeze, who acknowledged the difficulty of losing a father, with whom one often shares an unbreakable bond, expressed his sympathy to the Nwese family. He acknowledged the difficulty of losing a father, with whom one often shares an unbreakable bond and he remarked, “Pa (Engr.)Joseph Nwaese’s unalloyed lifestyle will remain a legacy for this generation and those yet unborn. I urge all members of the family to bear this irreparable loss with strength.”
“The death of a loved one, no matter their age, evokes searing pain. Your father was an asset to his family and Isieke community. His loss is deeply felt,” said Pastor Okeze who conveyed his condolences to the entire Nwaese family and prayed that God grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.
Engr. Peter Nwases expressed his profound gratitude to Pastor Idowu Okeze, the people of the Ibusa kingdom, his families and friends who stood by them.
He said, “words are not enough to express his gratitude to all for standing by them financially, morally and spiritually, in giving his late Uncle a befitting burial he deserved.
Engr. Nwaese said his late uncle has proved himself as nobleman and God-fearing fellow. We will forever miss him. “This is evident from the testimonies of people who were touched by his generosity and commitment to the growth and development of his community,” the Nwaese stated.
