The late wife of the former Premier of of the defunct Eastern region, lady Adanma Okpara has been eulogised by Abia State governor, De. Okezie Ikpeazu, saying she died a fulfilled life.
In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Onyebuchi Ememanka, he said the news of Adanma’s death was received with shock.
“Lady Adanma Okpara was married to the iconic Late Dr. Micheal Iheonukara Okpara, who served as Premier of the old Eastern Region from 1959 to 1966, and together, they gave the people of the old Eastern Region, a first-class government whose achievements continue to reverberate even till this day.
“The spousal support she provided to her late husband was instrumental to the monumental success he recorded as Premier.
“Widowed since December 1984, Lady Okpara remained a model of good and excellent womanhood. She was a fountain of knowledge from which most women, especially, here in Abia, drank freely.
The governor explained that Adanma remained in late Michael Okpara’s house in Umuegwu, Ohuhu, Umuahia and continued to play the role of a mother, grandmother and community leader till her final days.
“She freely shared their experiences about the public service of the first republic. Her death has robbed us of one of our most iconic female living legends. She lived a fulfilled life, served God and humanity, as well as had the exceptional privilege of seeing her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. At 97, she saw it all.”
