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By Grace Egbunuekhe
The passing of Pa Elias Eneh Ogo certainly calls for huge celebration. He fought the good fight, he finished the race and he kept the faith. Now there is in store for him the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to him on that day – and not only to him, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Pa Eneh Ogo, alias Nwaokuku Ndanahuru Egbe, lived an exemplary life, a life that was like a song worth singing. The icing on the cake was that he joined his ancestors after a remarkable 127 years of faith, service and profound impact. Funeral rites will hold between August 20 and 21, 2026.
Pa Eneh Ogo was a distinguished community leader and respected elder statesman whose life was defined by dedicated service, integrity and an unwavering commitment to strengthening brotherliness in the community.
Indeed, his is the story of a man who survived a very high level of infant attacks and unimaginable fatalities in his early life. He was born to the Ene Ogo dynasty of Umuorji Eweze, Orji na Orieka unit of Amenu Family, in the great Uburu kingdom.
His father was a reputable farmer and, as a chip off the old block, he became a farmer, a great hunter, a warrior, a Biafran soldier, a community leader and statesman. In fact, he was a firm believer in the Biafran movement and struggle; he believed in ‘live and let live’.
He was a reliable ‘Google’ of reference when it came to the history, culture and traditions of his people. As former provost and social organiser of the the Amenu Family Union, he served with total commitment and charismatic dedication to the administration of the people. He later grew to become the oldest man in his community.
Pa Eneh Ogo was a great family man. He married two wives and was blessed with many great children.
His first son, Chief Elias Eneh (Enyi Oha 1), who is also the President General of Amenu Family Union, described him as a jolly good fellow and a unique breed.
He said: “My father was a very good, jolly, jovial, firm and friendly fellow, who strived to defend truth and justice at all time. He was a great asset to his family and the entire family.” Quoting an Irish proverb, Elias said: “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
He also acknowledged that when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. “He was a great man. Like A.A. Milne would say, ‘How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
The assistant secretary of Amenu Family Union, Onowu Chukwu Obini, noted that Pa Ogo served the community faithfully during his days as the provost of the Amenu Family Union. He added that the former provost will be greatly missed by relatives, friends, and the community.
An illustrious son of the soil and Chairman, Amenu Development Council, Mazi Joseph Chukwu, likened the death to an Iroko falling.
Chukwu stated: “We mourn the passage of our father, Late Ene Ogo (Nwaokuku ndanahuru egbe), a pillar of strength and discipline in the Amenu Family. As a former provost of the Amenu Family, he served with integrity, wisdom, and an unwavering commitment to the customs and unity that bind us together. His leadership was firm yet fatherly, and his words carried the weight of tradition and truth.
“Papa Ene Ogo was a very disciplined father whose life was a lesson in hard work, honor, and selfless service. He raised children who have become the pride of Amenu land, prominent among them is Chief Elias Ene, the President General of the Amenu Family Union Worldwide. The values he instilled – discipline, respect for elders, and love for community continue to live on in the lives of his children and in all of us who had the privilege to know him.
“Today, the Amenu Development Council and the entire Amenu Family celebrate a life well lived. Though we grieve about his departure, we take solace in the legacy he left behind. His footprints will never be washed away.”
Like Kenny Rogers sang, all good things must end, like two heroes in a story.
