Jungle Journalist Onukwube ThankGod Buried Amid Tears and Sorrows

At the funeral of journalist Mazi Onukwube ThankGod Ofoelue, publisher of the Jungle Journalist on Saturday, the Preacher Resident Enyinnaya Okoroafor, the Arochukwu Branch President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, stated that death simply means returning home, and given the deceased’s commitment, he was confident that he would make heaven. He called on the family to take heart in this irreplaceable loss.

He explained that Christians have been given the freedom to choose good or evil, and those who choose good will undoubtedly reunite with our heavenly Father, emphasising that Christ died to abolish death, which he described as a temporary separation from the body.

Speaking on behalf of the Ofoelue family, Mazi Okoronkwo Hyacinth Ofoelue expressed that the deceased was exceptionally bright and intelligent since childhood, and he prayed for the repose of his soul.

Chief Emeka Charles Kanu, a candidate for the Abia North Senatorial District, and Sir Dave E Imoko (Ugwuaro), a retired Director of Media and Public Relations representing Nzuko Aro Worldwide, described the deceased as a journalist who worked with conviction and paid his dues in the Kingdom. They said that ThankGod was a man who believed in the truth and worked with integrity. They expressed their sorrow that he had left so soon, describing the loss as profoundly saddening. They prayed for the family to find the strength to bear the grief. The loss was described as a great loss for the Arochukwu Kingdom and the world.

Contributing, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stated that ThankGod used his energy to advocate for the cause of Ndigbo. He noted that he practised journalism driven by conviction.

Present at the event were Eze Dr Eberechukwu Oji, represented ably by a member of his media aide, Captain Eugene Okey Imuoh; Eze Ibom, Mazi Amos Kanu Oji; Mazi Ijiomah Obasi Ijiomah (Ochiwar); Mazi Chimeremeze Okigbo; Chief Njoku Usen; Prince Emeka Echeta; Mazi Jerry Onwumere; Comrade Eugene Ntonta; Comrade Mathew Mgbo; Professor Chukwu Dozie Okolo; Stella Iheanacho; Sister Erinma; Sister Nnaola Izuogu; Dr Edward Onyema, Emmanuel Nwazue, Charity Uwakwe; and other distinguished guests.