His Worship Emejiaka Laid To Rest Amidst Eulogies And Tributes
The remains of His Worship, Franklin Chiemela Emejiaka have been laid to rest at his countryhome, Umuonyike village, Ndiegoro ancient kingdom in Aba South LGA.
Speaking during a funeral service organized by the Church of God Mission International, held at the Abia State College of Health Sciences and Management Technology Aba, Bishop Basil Edohasim stressed the need for christians to live their life’s with the consciousness of eternity, pointing out that a day is coming when all will give account of their stewardship on earth.
Bishop Edohasim noted that Late Franklin Chiemela Emejiaka lived an impactful life and prayed God to comfort the bereaved family and grant the soul of the deceased a peaceful repose.
In a tribute, one of the sons of the deceased, Mr Goodnews Franklin described his late father as a humble, loving, caring father and an accomplished legal luminary who by dint of hardwork, focus and dedication rose through the ranks of Magistrate Grade II to Chief Magistrate Grade I in the State judicial system before his demise on the 2nd of March, 2023.
In an interview, the second son of the deceased, Barr. Chisom Emejiaka noted that his late father’s love for education made him to establish many educational centres including the famous Chain Education Centre in Aba metropolis, an educational outfit that grooms and prepares students for educational progression where thousands of graduates in Enyimba city passed through, adding that he will be greatly missed.
In a vote of thanks, the first son of the deceased, Dr Franklin Emejiaka Jnr appreciated the Magistrate Association of Nigeria, the judiciary, church and all that came to sympathize with them.
Aged 60, His Worship, Franklin Chiemela Emejiaka is survived by wife, children and a host of other relations.
Correspondent reports that the burial ceremony which featured prayers for the Emejiaka family attracted the presence of the State PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, Chief Okey Ahiwe, the House of Assembly Member-Elect for Isiala Ngwa North State Constituency, Chief Ugochukwu Iheonunekwu, the Transition Committee Chairman of Aba South LGA, Elder Chima Mbama, Judiciary workers, traditional rulers among other notable personalities.