Memories of Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma Nnama, (1945 - 2014)

One of many benevolence of my oga, I Ichie Owelle of Africa, Engr Dr. E.C. Nnama(of blessed memory)

June 16, 2022

Owelle, was indeed a generous man. He was a generous man. He once surprised me on a visit to a very close lady of Akwiwu extraction. We got to her house to discovered that she was down emotionally. She needed an urgent N30k. There was no money to give her. We left. On our way, we met an old friend. Owelle requested for N30k but the friend could only give us N10k. We drove back to her house, submitted the N10k and left. After driving a distance, we met another friend of Owelle. He demanded for N20k. Again, that friend could only give N10k. We turned again towards the lady and submitted the 2nd N10k. I asked myself, what kind of a man is this? That can burn himself for others like this? He was indeed a type of a kind.

Thank God he left such legacy as displayed
by his children. God bless Owelle plenty plenty. If life could be repeated, I would like to meet him again and again

Imela Owelle Imela

May 12, 2014

The news of Owelle's sudden passing came as a very big shock to me, especially after hearing how it had happened. As I sat and reminisced of the relationship I had with owelle it occurred to me how much of an influence he had in most our (Akwiwu's) lives. From my first vacation in Lagos, first speed boat ride, first bar beach visit (where fortunately he saved me from drowning). My first trip to the US was also from Owelle's house.
Owelle's brings joy and happiness to every enviroment he steps into, His generosity knew no bounds for two years while I lived with my aunty in Enugu the only other person I looked forward to visiting besides my parents was Owelle because of his attitude and all the goodies he brought along including pocket money.
Our first "iti mmuo" experience was courtesy of Owelle and his "igba and Ogene drummers from Nibo when they descended on us in the early 80's in Abba, this also happens to be my first encounter money spraying. Owelle is also responsible for bringing us the first life band that I enjoyed to Abba (Eddy Okonta) growing up. I can go on and on about all the first's Owelle made happen because he was just that kind of guy.
Owelle without a doubt is first among his pears in a lot of endeavours as you must have read in his biography.A jolly good fellow who has impacted the entire Akwiwu family positively. You shall remain in our memories and will be forever missed. Owelle 2,Owelle Ndi Igbo. Ime la.

Okem M. O Akwiwu
AkuAbba

waiting to see his 1st grandchild

April 26, 2014

Daddy waiting to see his 1st grandchild for the first time

My beloved Cousin, Owelle 1 of Nibo

April 16, 2014

Where do I start or what do I say, other than I did not expect I will be writing this in my wildest dreams. Uncle as we fondly called him was indeed a family man. One who valued relations and relationships. He was ever so fond of me his little cousin, nwanyi Japan, he will announce to anyone who cared to listen with the associated history of it's origin. A man of the people, whose pedigree remains intimidating and unimaginable. He always kept his promises. We saw you last four days before your gruesome murder at a traditional wedding ceremony in Nibo. In your characteristic manner you insisted on introducing my mum your aunt Rosa Nnama around to your relatives who may have forgotten her since she is married in Agu-ukwu Nri and lastly to our in-laws . Little did we know that that will be the last we will be seeing. Oh, we shall miss you sorely. I take solace in the fact that you have gone to a better place. Rest in peace my beloved uncle. God shall grant your immediate family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. Rest in peace!

April 15, 2014

You shared your experience, talked about having ideas and following them up, I remember the NITEL and gsm story, your charism amongst other things are things I would always emulate. Im not sure exactly for how long we met and talked for but the memories, lessons learnt, influence and motivation will be with me for a very long time.

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