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From Geoffrey Anyanwu, Enugu
A notable community and religious leader from Obuoffia Awkunanaw in Nkanu West Local Government of Enugu State, Chief Okeke J Omagh is dead.
Chief Okeke, who was the father of Enugu politician, lawyer and ex-Commissioner, Hon Emeka Okeke, died at the age of 92 years.
Announcing the demise of his father in a statement released to newsmen in Enugu, Hon. Okeke said the Patriarch, passed on peacefully on Saturday, February 24, in his country home, Obuoffia.
He said that the nonagenarian, who was born on January 30, 1932, had a distinguished career with the Nigerian Coal Corporation, and retired voluntarily.
“After retirement, he remained active as he ventured into oil and gas business, downstream, becoming the Executive Director of Checkpoint Petroleum Ltd.
“Chief Okeke is survived by his wife, children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren,” he said adding that arrangements for the funeral would be announced later.
