Sunday, June 14, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Nkechi Obi loses dad

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It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived that the family of Chief Enoch Nwakwuribe Onyenweama (Akuoma Isingwu) of Umuda Okpuala community in Umuahia North Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State announces the passing on to glory of their father, Chief Enoch Nwakwuribe Onyenweama, at the age of 94. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Regina Obiageli Onyenweama (nee Ojukwu) and four children, among whom are Sir Collins Chukwudi Onyenweama; Group Managing Director and CEO of Techno Oil Limited, Mrs Nkechi Obi (OON); Mrs Victoria Nkechi Nnaji; and Tony Obinna Onyenweama, in addition to four half siblings, many grand and great grandchildren, and in-laws.                                                                                         

According to the burial arrangement as announced by his son, Sir Collins Onyenweama, there was a Service of Songs at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos at 4pm on Friday, January 26, 2024; while a Christian Wake will be held at Umuda Okpuala Isingwu, Umuahia, Abia State, at 4pm on Friday, February 9, 2024. The funeral service will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Umuda Okpuala Isingwu, Umuahia at 10am on Saturday, February 10, 2024, while interment and reception follow immediately at 1pm and 1.30pm, respectively, at the family compound.

Chief Onyenweama was born on December 24, 1929, and passed on to glory on November 14, 2023.

He attended elementary and secondary schools in Umuahia, and worked in Costain West Africa Limited, a construction company in Ebute Metta, Lagos, and Shell Nigeria Limited, before he left voluntarily to realise his dream of becoming a successful businessman.