By Emeka Chiaghanam
Members of ASTUC Youth have visited Comrade Chibuike Okwaji, the Community
Youth Leader of Nimo and Youth Mayor of Njikoka Local Government Area, to offer
their condolences following the death of his father, Chief Pa. John Okwaji.
The delegation, led by the President of ASTUC Youth, Comrade Ken Okoli, visited
the Okwaji family at their country home in Amafum Village, Etiti, Nimo, Njikoka
LGA, Anambra State.
The visit was part of efforts by members of the organisation to identify with
one of their colleagues and his family at a time of bereavement. It also
provided an opportunity for the group to offer prayers and words of support to
the family.
Comrade Okoli said the visit reflected the organisation's belief that members
should stand by one another in both good and difficult times.
“We take anything that happens to any of us as a concern for all of us.
Whatever happens to one ASTUC youth member happens to all of us. That is why we
are here today to identify with our brother, Comrade Chibuike, and his family
at this difficult time,” he said.
He said the death of a parent was a painful experience, adding that the loss of
a father could leave a significant gap in a family.
According to him, however, the memory, values and legacy of a deceased parent
continue through the children and other people whose lives he influenced.
“Our father may no longer be with us physically, but the legacy he left behind
remains with his children. The best thing the family can do now is to preserve
that legacy and continue to live in a way that will honour his memory,” Okoli
said.
He urged the children of the deceased to remain united and support one another
as they mourn their father.
“At a time like this, love and unity are very important. You must continue to
stand together and support one another. Death can create a difficult period for
any family, but unity can help the family through that period,” he said.
Comrade Okoli also thanked members of ASTUC Youth and other people who had
shown concern for the family through visits, prayers and other forms of
support.
“We sincerely appreciate every member who has shown love and support. When
someone loses a loved one, a visit, a prayer or a simple word of encouragement
can make a difference. We pray that God will reward everyone who has stood with
this family,” he said.
He added that ASTUC Youth would continue to encourage a culture in which
members do not face difficult moments alone.
Responding, Comrade Okwaji thanked Comrade Okoli and members of ASTUC Youth for
visiting his family.
He described the visit as a demonstration of the unity and comradeship within
the organisation, saying it showed that ASTUC identifies with its members
beyond its regular activities.
“The visit means a lot to me and my family. It shows that ASTUC is not only
about meetings and activities. We are a family, and when one of us is going
through a difficult moment, others come to stand with him,” Okwaji said.
He commended Comrade Okoli for what he described as responsible leadership and
for recognising the importance of supporting members during difficult periods.
Okwaji said the condolence visit had further demonstrated the value of unity
among young people, particularly at a time when families and communities need
people who are willing to stand together.
He thanked the ASTUC Youth delegation for its prayers, sympathy and support,
and expressed appreciation to everyone who had reached out to the family
following his father's death.
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