The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, has expressed deep grief over the passing of Mrs. Monica Nnaji, the mother of former federal lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, describing her death as a painful and irreparable loss to the Nnaji family and the entire Nkanu land.
In an emotionally charged condolence message personally signed by him, Hon. Ogbodo said he received the news of Mama Monica’s demise with profound sadness, noting that the death of a mother is a sorrow that pierces the soul and leaves a void no words can truly fill.
According to the Nkanu West Chairman, Mrs. Monica Nnaji was not only a pillar to her immediate family but also a symbol of motherly virtue whose love, sacrifices, and quiet strength helped shape lives and destinies across generations.
Hon. Ogbodo, while commiserating with Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, the Nnaji family of Amugo, Akpugo, and the wider Nkanu community, emphasized that the late matriarch’s legacy remains alive through the values of service, commitment to humanity, and selflessness evident in her children.
Below is the full text of Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo’s condolence message:
“Heartfelt Condolences to Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji and the entire Nnaji Family!
I received with deep sadness the news of the passing of your beloved mother, Mrs. Monica Nnaji. This is a profound loss, not only to you, my dear brother and friend, Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, but to the entire Nnaji family of Amugo, Akpugo, and indeed to Nkanu land.
A mother’s love, sacrifices, and quiet strength shape destinies in ways words can hardly capture. Mama Monica’s legacy is evident in the values, service, and commitment to humanity that you embody. Her life was meaningful, and her impact will continue to speak through her children and generations yet unborn.
On behalf of the people and government of Nkanu West Local Government Area, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. May God grant you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, and may the gentle soul of Mama Monica continue to live in perfect peace.”
Hon. Chukwuma Ogbodo
Executive Chairman
Nkanu West LGA
Hon. Ogbodo prayed for divine comfort and strength for the bereaved family, urging them to find solace in the impactful life Mama Monica lived and the enduring legacy she left behind.
He reaffirmed that the people and government of Nkanu West Local Government Area stand in solidarity with Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji and his family during this moment of deep sorrow, mourning, and reflection.