Anglican church confers Ezinne title on 85 year old Chinwe Onyekuba

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By Covenant Oluchi Ikedinobi

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Awka, Awka South local government area, Anambra state has conferred a prestigious ‘Ezinne’ (Righteous Mother) title on one of its pioneer members and 85-years-old, Mrs Joy Chinwe Onyekuba.

The octogenarian, recently rolled out drums with her family and friends at St Stephen’s Church in celebration and thanksgiving to God for the great honour done to her by the church of Nigeria, Anglican communion for her selfless service to God and humanity.

Recall that www.odogwublog.com reports that Mrs Joy Chinwe Onyekuba was in August last year during August meeting shocked to her bone marrows when she was nominated for the title which received overwhelming support.

They disclosed that Ezinne Joy Onyekuba has paid her dues in service to God and mankind and however deserved to be rewarded and appreciated while alive.

Mrs Joy Chinwe Onyekuba.
Ezinne Joy Chinwe Onyekuba.

Apart from her unflinching role in the creation of St Stephen’s Church, Awka, which was carved out from St. Faith’s Cathedral, Mrs Chinwe had also chaired the women of St. Stephen’s Church for about 20 years, a record that is yet to be broken in the parish and it’s environs.

This leadership ingenuity and prowess imbued in her among other qualities attracted the investiture as the Ezinne of St. Stephen’s parish and conferment as Bishop’s King and Queen, Okenye Nzuko (Elder of the Church) to her.

The two honours bestowed on her was last Sunday celebrated by her kit and kins.

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In his homily, the Vicar of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Awka, Rev. Godwin Chukwuemeka enjoined Christians to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ by always cultivating in His vineyard like Mrs Onyekuba who he described as a true Christian who understands and professes true Christianity.

The clergy however noted that Onyekuba’s commitment to the things of God is unparalleled, adding that her investiture as Ezinne of St. Stephen was to appreciate her for all her contributions to the parish.

“This honour was actually in recognition of her devoted spirit towards the things of God and Church and I thank God for her life because since I came to this parish, Mrs Onyekuba has shown capacity and commitment.

” She was appointed the secretary of the parish council and to the best of my knowledge, she performed above average. She carries out any duty assigned to her diligently and that is one thing that makes her outstanding.

“Her age is not in any way a barrier, there is no meeting she would not attend, even when you talk about conferences outside the church or diocese, she would always be there.

“If I am God, I will say that she worth to be a saint but I ‘m not God, it’s only God that knows the heart.

“By my own evaluation, I can say that she’s doing very well and that was why she qualified for the title as Ezinne which is the Church’s way of appreciating her for all that she has done for God in this Church” he said”

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Mrs Joy Chinwe Onyekuba in an interview with www.odogwublog.com expressed joy for the recognition and enjoined other women to take things of God seriously.

“I don’t even know where to start but let me start by telling you that I am the President of the women of this parish. I am one of the pioneer members of this church because I helped to create this Church from St. Faith, I am the architect and I am happy that God blessed our efforts and it continues to stand.

“I am happy because I never expected this but since it has happened, I received it with joy and I pray that God will continue to spread the gospel and draw women to this Church for the progress of the Church and for the women especially, to know how to serve God and do the work of God very well.

“I’m happy they conferred me with this status even when I never expected it, I ‘m also happy that the women decided to decorate me.

“The day they decorated me, I came for a normal meeting but as the meeting was going on, they called me out. I even thought they wanted to ask me some questions, but what I saw really surprised me. I would have celebrated the elevation before now but rather waited for my children to come home for the Yuletide so that they can celebrate with me.

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Her first daughter, Mrs Ujor Gloria who appreciates God for her mother’s investiture as the Ezinne of St. Stephen, stressed that her mother’s commitment to Church activities despite her age, has been tremendous.

She expressed joy that their mother made them to know and fear God which she said made them succeed in life, especially on moral upbringing.

” When we got the cheering news of the investiture and recognition, we were very happy and that is why we are all here to support the Church and to appreciate God for the good things he has been doing for us.

Ezinne Joy Onyekuba
Ezinne Joy Onyekuba

“Our mother has really done very great for us and our leanings towards the church, towards the Anglican faith and towards morality which the Church teaches mainly is actually due to the upbringing we got from her and we simply give God the glory, because her activities have actually been transcended to us, her children, grand children and even the great grand children all over the places.

” So we pray that God will continue to keep her, guide her and give her more strength.

“Mama is 85 and it’s really amazing the strength she demonstrates and we thank God for that”

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