The Biography Of Ozor Chief Godfrey Chukwukelu Machebe Ozor Ezeanyanwu II Of Evee Kingdom
The Biography Of Ozor Chief Godfrey Chukwukelu Machebe Ozor Ezeanyanwu II Of Evee Kingdom
His life is worthy of emulation as he lived a life of perseverance, dedication, and commitment to God. Everyone who came across him testifies of his genuine concern, compassion and love for the people, upon all his achievements in life, Ozor Ezeanyanwu remained humble till death.
Ozor Chief Godfrey Chukwukelu Machebe was born on the 15th day of November 1950 to the family of Late Ozor Aniekwensi and Late Akuoma Machebe, at Umuezeanyanwu family of Umuezehuchie in Umuike clan, Obinagu Village Ihuonyia autonomous community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. He was the eldest son among his other siblings of 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Ozor Chief Godfrey Machebe also known as Okosisi, attended his primary education at St. Patrick primary school Ihuonyia and later moved with the uncle Late Chief Lawrence Machebe to St. Theresa’s School Nsukka to complete his secondary education.
When the unavoidable civil war broke out, he joined the Biafran Army as a Biafran Soldier and fought on the Biafran side for three years. During the war, he rose to the rank of field Captain after his brave attacks on the Federal troops from advancing to the border line when all hopes were lost, moreover God saved him, led him back and he survived the war, and reunited with his people.
As an intern, he went to learn a tobacco business, trade in Enugu after the Biafran war and thereafter returned to Coal Camp, registered his business G. C. M Enterprise and started tobacco importation business from Cotonou, Benin Republic and beyond, he became very successful in his trade.
At a very early age, he sponsored and gifted complete Ozor title and Ahia Ozor ceremony to his Late father Ozor Aniekwensi Ozor Machebe on a 3 days grand ceremony. Because of his passion for education, he sponsored the training of all his brothers and sisters and other relatives through secondary education. He also supported so many people to become independent both in trade and education. He partnered with Innoma Tobacco and Allied Services Ltd and became one of their biggest suppliers, upon his business success.
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He later ventured into Liquor and drinks business, he became a sub-distributor of Nigerian Breweries PLC. He took the Chieftaincy title of Agunecheibe I of Ihuonyia Evee Kingdom and was also a member of the Igwe Evee Nge cabinet. He also took the prestigious Ozor title of Ozor Ezeanyanwu of Ihuonyia Evee, a name he took after his grandfather. His Ozor title names include; Ozor Agunecheibe, Ozor Umunna-nwezueaku, Ozor Akuabata, Ozor Akukananwa, Ozor Akurienne, Ozor Ezeanyanwu among others. He pioneered the unification of the entire Umuozor Machebe family home and abroad.
During his lifetime, he was the Vice Chairman Enugu Tobacco Traders Association, The Grand Patron Ogbete Beer Dealers Association.
Ozor’s life was guided by his deep relationship with God. He lived with a conscious and genuine practice of Christianity. He was a man of peace and grace, he treated everyone he encountered with love and kindness and inner peace.
His life is worthy of emulation as he lived a life of perseverance, dedication, and commitment to God. Everyone who came across him testifies of his genuine concern, compassion and love for the people, upon all his achievements in life, Ozor Ezeanyanwu remained humble till death.
In honor of his love for God, he was made the chairman bazaar committee at St. Patrick’s parish Ogbete, Enugu, a post he held for many years. He later relocated to Maryland, there he got the title of recognition as the Grand Pillar of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Maryland Enugu
Ozor Ezeanyanwu married his soul mate Lolo Patricia Ngozi Machebe (nee Enemmoh) in Enugu State in the year 1977, a union that has lasted for 49 years and blessed with 6 children, 4 of which are boys with 2 girls. Ozor Ezeanyanwu as a lover of education, he ensured that all his children were well educated in different professional fields, Ozor Ezeanyanwu became the heartbeat of Machebe’s family, instilling in his children the importance of unity, love, forgiveness, and utmost trust in God.
He was impactful to his family, his immediate and larger communities, Ezeagu local government area, Enugu State and indeed Nigeria and beyond, he gave back to the church and to the society, a man who honored and valued his society. He will be missed by many.
Ozor leaves behind a cherished memory, his loving wife Lolo Patricia Ngozi Machebe, his 4 sons, 2 girls, and 18 grandchildren. Also left to mourn him include; his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, Ihuonyia followers whom he loved and cherished.
He witnessed the Grand Coronation of his first son Chief Engr. Hilary Chijioke Machebe who was installed as the new king of Evee Kingdom now HRM Engr. Hilary Chijioke Machebe Akuego I of Ihuonyia.
His memory lives on….
The Biography Of Ozor Chief Godfrey Chukwukelu Machebe Ozor Ezeanyanwu II Of Evee Kingdom
