Governors mourn as Afrinvest boss loses brother

Godwin Obaseki, Edo state governor; Peter Mbah, his Enugu state counterpart; and Willie Obiano, former governor of Anambra state, have commiserated with the family of Ike Chioke, Afrinvest boss, over the demise of his younger brother, Osondu Chioke.

Osondu alias ‘Omemgboji’, born on November 18, 1967, died on October 7, 2024, leaving behind his wife and two young children aged 9 and 7 years.

In a phone call, described Omemgboji’s death as a big loss for Enugu state.

He said, “it is indeed painful. May the Lord comfort you and the family at this time. May He grant him eternal rest.”

On his part, Obaseki, during a visit to the family expressed grief over the family’s loss of a promising young man.

He urged the family to be consoled that its beloved had gone to a better place to rest forever.
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The Edo State governor prayed God to rest the soul of the deceased and grant the bereaved fortitude to bear the loss.

Obaseki also assured Chioke and his family that he would be with them during this grief.

Obiano, in his condolence message to Afrinvest GMD, prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, saying, “May God grant the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the loss.”

He vowed to support the family with prayers and any other way he could in their grief.

A statement by the Afrinvest MD, as issued on Monday, on behalf of the family reads, “it is with profound grief and an unfathomable sense of loss that I announce the untimely passing of my younger brother, Osondu. The unfortunate event occurred in the afternoon of Monday, October 7, at his home in Enugu State. He was 56 years old.

“The entire Chioke family, relations and many friends, colleagues and acquaintances, far and near, have been thrown into deep mourning by this unexpected tragedy. We pray for strength and fortitude at this time, especially for Osondu’s wife, Chinenye, and his young children.”

Praying for the repose of the deceased’s soul and that of the faithful departed, the family has earmarked 31st October for the obsequies.

“May Osondu’s gentle soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

It added that more information on the funeral arrangements of the deceased scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, will be announced soon.