By Tony Okafor,Awka
The Cathedral of Church of Saint Faith, Diocese of Awka (Anglican Communion), was filled with mourners and well-wishers on Saturday 14th September, 2024 as they gathered to bid farewell to Lady Ifeoma Nebuwa Chukwuogor, a devout Christian, accomplished professional, and bar aspirant of the Nigerian Law School.
Delivering a sermon during the burial worship, Bishop Ken Ifemene of Ikwo Diocese, Ebonyi State, emphasized that death is gain for believers in Jesus.
He encouraged Christians to live for Christ, stressing that without holiness, no one can please God.
“Death is reality, and no amount of wealth or power can stop it,” Bishop Ifemena said, adding, “But for those who have the spirit of Christ, death is gain. We are called to make heaven, and heaven is real.”
The bishop cautioned against consulting dark powers, urging Christians to focus on living for Christ.
The funeral service began with a hymn from Ancient and Modern 210: “Rock of Ages” and featured heartfelt tributes from family members, friends, and colleagues.
Lady Ifeoma Chukwuogor, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, was a distinguished professional with a remarkable career spanning journalism, law, and education.
She was a bar aspirant of the Nigerian Law School, pursuing her Barrister at Law certification before her demise.
Ifeoma’s accomplishments were numerous: she studied philosophy at the prestigious University of Lagos, graduating with a BA degree in second-class honours in June 1982.
She worked as a journalist with the Guardian Newspaper, rising to the position of Editor of the woman’s page, known as “Woman’s Eye.”
She also worked as a lecturer, Public Relations Officer, and manager in various organizations, including Shell Development Company as contract staff.
The late Ifeoma Nebuwa Chukwuogor was a dedicated member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria and had a postgraduate diploma in Theology from the Redeemed Christian Bible College.
She is survived by her husband, Architect Okey Chukwuogor (Okofvia N’Awka), five children, and grandchildren.
Dignitaries in attendance included a governorship aspirant in Anambra State on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Chief Valentine Ozigbo and law graduates of the Faculty of Law, National Open University Nigeria (NOUN).
Ndi Awka, colleagues, and friends also paid their respects, remembering Ifeoma for her exceptional life, dedication to her faith, and contributions to society.
