By Kelechi Ugo
All roads lead to Umulakpu-Abacheke in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State on 7th June,2025 for the burial ceremony of late Barrister Augustine Gentle Ikemefula Nwadishi.
According to the statement signed by Mr. Godbless Chigozie Ogbanja for deceased family,”late Barrister Augustine Gentle Ikemefula Nwadishi died on 8th March,2025 at the age of 37 years.
Below is the biography of the late legal luminary;
BIOGRAPHY/FUNERAL ORATION OF LATE BARRISTER AUGUSTINE GENTLE IKEMEFULA NWADISHI(ESQ)
We gathered here to justify the preacher who said that “there is time for everything” according to the book of Eccl 3:1-3 and I quote “To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” “A time to be born and a time to die; thus whatsoever that happens it is still within the purpose of God”. Furthermore, in chapter 7 of Eccl in verse 1, the preacher also demystified death and clearly put it this way. “A good name is better than fine perfume and the day of death, better than the day of birth”, end of quote.This highlighted that the value of a life well-lived and the reputation, legacy left behind is what matter most than death itself.
Actually death is the beginning of a transition that ushers into a transformation process from mortality to immortality, unfortunately, sorrow and emotional vacuum beclouds us when a loved one begin this transition process. As we grief over our brother, Barr. Nwadishi, Augustine Ikemefula whom today has started his journey to the great beyond, may we take solace in the memories of his well-lived life.BIRTH: Late Barrister Nwadishi, A.G (Esq) was born on 3rd of August, 1988 into the family of Elder Deacon Emmanuel Nwadishi Ogbanja and Mrs. Edna Nwadishi of Umu-Nwaoji kindred in Umulakpu village, Abacheke-Egbema in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State Nigeria.He was the fourth child of his parents after many counts of infant mortality. History has it that his birth brought a lot of open doors to the parents because he is a child that doesn’t tolerate nonsense to his family and his siblings as well. Ikem as fondly called by many grew up in a Christian family which molded his upbringing to what he was before his demise.
EDUCATION: Late Barrister Nwadisihi, Augustine Gentle(Esq) started his formal education at the prestigious Community Primary School Abacheke-Egbema in the present Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State from the year 1995 to 1999 where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC); After the completion of his basic elementary education in 1999, due to his quest for education, he took the compulsory Common Entrance Examination and got admission to Egbema Grammar School, Okwuzi where he made an excellent result with flying colours in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination conducted by the West African Examination Council In the year 2005.Also, being a brilliant child of his kind, and one who has passion and quest to be a lawyer, he made his way by taking the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Examination and got admission to study law at the present Imo State University, Owerri from 2010 to 2016 and obtained degree in Bachelor of Law (LLB) with second class Honuors.
Furthermore, in the year 2016/2021, he completed the course approved by the Council of Legal Education and he was called to Bar at the Nigerian Law School, Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja in the year 2018.
Finally, he did his Mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Abia State Ministry of Justice, Umuahia from 2018 to 2019.
CAREER: Late Barrister Nwadishi, Augustine Gentle(Esq) started his career and law practice at Abia State Ministry of Justice as a Litigation Officer, later in 2009, he was attached to A.A. Amadi & Associate (Fortune Chambers), 77 Njemanze Street, Owerri, Imo State, in the course of broadening his knowledge in the law profession, he later left to I.U.K Nlem & Co. of Chibuikem Chambers, Owerri, Imo State.
He equally served as an associate at Nwanketa & Co. Chambers, Owerri, Imo State.
Later in the year 2023, he became the Pioneer of A.G. Nwadishi & Co. Chambers (Solicitors & Advocates of Supreme Court of Nigeria/Corporate Property, Consultant, Facilitators and Real Estate Managers, Negotiators & Arbitrators). Finally, in the course of his practice he has won different cases.
FAMILY LIFE:Late Barrister Nwadishi, Augustine Gentle(Esq) was an all-round good and responsible family man.He was married to Mrs Oscar Nwadishi and Mrs Evelyn Chichi Nwadishi, he is a passionate disciplinarian, as a brother, he was his brothers and sisters keeper, as a young lawyer he was a reliable source of words of advice and encouragement to his people.
In the extended family he was a coordinator, organizer, administrator, a greater pillar to lean on, a trusted beacon and a great team player.
SOCIAL LIFE/COMMUNITY LEADER: Late Barrister Nwadishi, Augustine Gentle Ikemefula(Esq) until death could be best described as a catalyst that will easily rub off his influence to anybody that came in contact with him and still remain true to himself.
He is an easy going and harmless as a dove, gentle as his “name implies” like a lamb, truthful to a fault, yet fearless, brave and bold as a lion.
Late Barrister Nwadishi, Augustine Gentle as a young lawyer was known for truthfulness, justice and impartial conflict resolution, hence his determination to uphold a family trait of integrity, truthfulness, boldness, justice avowed the premium respect he enjoyed on this regard. Take any judgment, verdict, resolution from his chamber to anywhere, it stands tall and unique like King Solomon’s judgment. His social life cut across traditional, cultural, socio-cultural, socio-political, political and religious bodies, any group he belonged to, he was found worthy of their trust.
Late Barrister Nwadishi, A. G. was a human library, a compendium of Egbema traditional heritage, a reservoir and encyclopedia of Egbema history and culture that is always ready with demonstrable competence to share and educate listeners in any gathering.
Whenever he stood to speak, his words are quoted as words of wisdom when people talk.
Late Barrister Nwadishi, A. G. was called by the community leaders because of his uprightness and heartfelt to serve and represent them at Host communities Development Trust (HCDT) under Agip and Addax Oil producing companies cluster as legal adviser.
Conclusively, time and space will fail us to continue but challenged by the exemplary life of late Barrister Nwadishi, Augustine! Learn from his weakness and strength!!
As we grief over his loss, let his memories guide us as templates to emulate, keep his best life and turn away from his flaws. Please join us to pray that the good Lord grant his departed soul rest in the bosom of Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.Adieu! Adieu!!.
