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The remains of renowned educationist and author, Mrs. Esther E. Okafor, is set for burial in her own town Oko, in Orumba North council of Anambra State on January 4, 2025.
Mrs. Okafor, who was a one time head of the department of language arts at the Federal Polytechnic. Oko, is the author of many prominent and influential books, including Basic Course in English Grammar for Schools and Colleges (2000),Essential Communication Skills in English (2002),among others, in addition to many publications in theology and spiritual purity.
Born in 1941 to the royal family of Nsetuk Essien Nsien of Eket LGA of Akwa Ibom State, she was married to a renowned pianist, Engr. Benard Okafor, an avid reader who curated a library collection of over 3,000 books with whom she built a life rooted in education, culture, and intellectual pursuit. Her academic foray began from Eket Primary School, and Ogoja Secondary School, to the College of Education, Uyo, before she moved to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where she graduated with an Upper Class Division in Language Arts.
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An active member of the Evangelical Fellowship of the Anglican Communion (EFAC) and a leader in the evangelism division, she also founded the Soul Winning Ministry in Oko, Anambra State, through which she authored notable evangelical books; including “And He Sought To See Jesus” (2013), “Simple Ways of Winning Souls Successfully” (2016), and “Evangelism Strategies Simplified” (2016).
According to her son, Chief Obi Okafor, late Okafor left behind a legacy of dedication, faith and scholarly excellence and will be remembered and cherished by all who knew her.
