This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Norah Idornigie (Nee Oiwoh) 51 years old , born on January 1, 1969 and passed away on March 9, 2020. We will remember her forever.Norah Josephine Ebeagbor Idornigie (Mrs.) was born on January 1st 1969 at Uromi Edo State, a blessing to her parents, Sir and Lady. Edward Oiwoh and her elder brother, Premier Oiwoh. And consequently, a blessing to all her siblings, Clement, Justina, Edna and Victor Oiwoh that came after her.
She completed her studies at the University of Lagos with a B.Sc Degree in Zoology in 1990, an MBA in Marketing from the Delta State University in 2000. She went on to acquire more qualifications to better herself and expand her skills. Between January and June 1992, she was certified in computer processing and programming. In June 1995, she went back to the University of Lagos and obtained her Diploma in Marketing, sponsored by CDC. In 1998, she enrolled at the Delta State University Abraka, where she obtained a Masters’ in Marketing (MBA). As you can tell, she succeeded and expanded her mental capacity to greater heights. To enhance her career as a Proprietress, Norah enrolled in National Open University of Nigeria for a degree in Career Guidance and Counselling and concluded in 2017.
In the professional ladder, Norah began at Paging Services Nigeria Ltd. as a Paging Officer. She then moved to Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) Lagos, where she served as the Head Project Assistant up until 1997 when she went to school to acquire her Masters.
In 1997, she became the Customer Service Manager at ABEX Express Parcel Service Lagos, where she worked for a couple of years before going to work at Business Media Nigeria Ltd., Lagos (a subsidiary of Capital Alliance, Nigeria) as an Executive Manager, Marketing & Client Service in 2000. She was appointed CEO of Peanol’s Ventures Nigeria Ltd., Lagos in 2002. The passion for children and the desire to impact knowledge resulted in the establishment of Parkwood School in partnership with her bestie, Mrs. Kemi Osiyemi, in 2008 a school she was very passionate about and dedicated to till her passing.
Norah was brought up in a Christian home to Catholic parents. She grew up having all her faith and life entrusted to God. She, along with her husband, Peary Idornigie groomed their children in the Catholic faith, and to believe in God in any endeavor they would wish to take on in life.
Being the person she was, Norah only ever shared love wherever she went. It is little wonder she caught the heart of her husband, Peary Idornigie. They met in 1994 and got married in April, 1996 and were blessed with three children: Leslie. Sonia and Edward in that order respectively.
Her passion for music and the creative arts in general, led her to join Theatre 15, the theatre club in the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos where she demonstrated her flare for artistic works. She played different roles and characters but will forever be remembered for her role as “Owoh” a young aspiring politician gunning for the presidency of the country. Norah was also a member of the Unilag Alumni Class of ‘89 – 91’.
She was the pioneering founder of Wealthsprings Investments in 2006 and also the first President. She was also one of the pioneer members of Our Lady Mother and Queen Catholic Church Badore and functioned as the Treasurer at the formative stage of the Church. Norah was an active member of the Church Board of Lectors; a Marriage Facilitator/Counsellor and a member of the Sacred Heart Society.
She was also a very passionate member of the Catholic Women Organization where she was a past Executive and she functioned at various capacities in all the societies.
Norah was a wonderful woman who was exceptionally favored by God because even when it would seem like things were out of her hands, you would never see her panicking. Instead, she would say she has resigned any issues beyond her control into God’s hands. Her faith kept her going even at the most trying times and like Job, you could never shake it.
She is survived by her husband, children, mother and father, brothers and sisters, Uncles, Aunts and cousins, in-laws, all the friends she was able to make while on Earth, her pupils of Parkwood School and the members of her church. So she will never be forgotten. She was indeed a pace- setter in all ramification.
God sustained her till the evening of 9th March, 2020, when He finally decided to call her home to rest and be at peace.
