By Michael Ovat-Awka
It was a cascade of tears, whimpering sobs and free flow of emotions on Friday, November 6th, 2026 as the remains of late Reverend Basil Chukwuemeka Ozoemena, elder brother of the International Coordinator and Executive Chairman, Board of Trustees for UN-PEPOLAC (Peace and Positive Living Awareness Centre), Amb. Bishop Dr. Festus Ozioma Ozoemena, were lowered six feet beneath the ground at his hometown, Omogho community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The 62-year-old was buried at his residence in the presence of his family members and other loved ones.
Bishops, Senior Pastors, members of the demise Reverend’s Church, National holy Ghost Church of Christ (NHGCC), Umunna, Choristers, In-laws, traditional ruler of Omogho community, His Royal Highness Igwe Raphael Offor (Ide Omogho), and other well wishers were also in attendance at the interment service.
Reverend Ozoemena was buried after a week-long funeral service which climaxed today, Friday, November 6th, 2026.
Speaking during the burial service the UN-PEPOLAC founder, described his elder brother as a dedicated and committed Man of God who live his life all through, working in God’s vineyard.
He pray God to grant his soul eternal peace.
Also speaking, the head of NHGCC, Bishop Oscar Emeka, emphasized that the late Reverend left a legacy for which he would be remembered and thanked everybody that contributed in giving him a befitting burial, especially, his younger brother, Amb. Bishop Ozoemena.
He lauded the deceased for his huge contribution to the growth and development of National holy Ghost Church of Christ (NHGCC), Worldwide, during his life time.
He prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the loss and give his soul a peaceful repose.
