In a gathering marked by elegance, reflection and heartfelt gratitude, Lagos recently played host to a memorial thanksgiving in honour of the late Pa Anthony Onuchukwu Chukwuedozie. A man whose life journey was defined by principle, discipline and service to humanity.
The event was convened by his son, Calistus Chukwuedozie, Past President of the Rotary Club of Victoria Island East and Chairman of MICCALLY AUTOS, who spoke passionately about the enduring values his father embodied.
Describing Pa Chukwuedozie as a man deeply rooted in integrity, Calistus traced his father’s remarkable life as a soldier, teacher and farmer, professions that reflected both strength and nurture. Beyond his career paths, Pa Chukwuedozie’s greatest legacy, according to his son, was his unwavering commitment to raising all seven of his children into accomplished academic and business professionals.
In Ihiala, Anambra State, their ancestral home, Pa Chukwuedozie was widely revered as a community leader whose counsel and character commanded respect. His burial rites, which took place in the community, were conducted peacefully under tight security, a development Calistus openly praised.
He commended the Inspector General of Police for ensuring stability and safety throughout the funeral activities, noting that guests arrived and departed without any incident. According to him, such peace is a direct result of sustained communal engagement and youth empowerment.
Calistus used the moment to advocate for broader government inclusion in education and skills acquisition programs, stressing that productive youth engagement remains one of the most effective tools against insecurity and social vices.
In a touching acknowledgement of community-driven peace efforts, he expressed profound gratitude to Barrister Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace. He credited Onyema’s employment initiatives in Mbosi, Ihiala, where at least one person per household reportedly benefits from job opportunities within Air Peace as a major factor fostering calm, unity and economic stability in the area.
The memorial also drew tributes from notable guests, including Chief Edwin Eze Ogidigha of Oraifite, Chairman of Yamaha Sub-Saharan Africa.
Chief Ogidigha described Pa Anthony Onuchukwu Chukwuedozie as a man whose influence extended far beyond his immediate family. He praised the late patriarch for positively shaping generations through his character, discipline and wisdom.
Offering his condolences to the Chukwuedozie family, he emphasized that the remarkable achievements and values seen in his children stand as living proof of a life well lived.
As prayers were offered and stories shared, the memorial thanksgiving became more than a remembrance. It evolved into a celebration of legacy, community impact and the quiet power of a man who lived with honour.
In every tribute echoed a singular truth that Pa Anthony Onuchukwu Chukwuedozie may have departed this world, but the principles he lived by continue to walk boldly through the lives he touched.
