All roads lead to Umunwawa, near Umuahia in Abia State, today as a member of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation and Chairman of the Nigeria National League, High Chief Emeka Inyama, buries his brother, Uchechi.
Uchechi Inyama, 57, died on January 5, 2012 after a brief illness.
In a letter of condolence sent to Inyama, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, wrote: “The Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria football family is in grief over the death of Mr. Uchechi Inyama, who died at the age of 57 with so many unaccomplished dreams.
“He was a highly respected community leader and man of dignity, honour and charisma.
“Our consolation is that the late Mr. Uchechi left his footprints in the sands of time, through selfless and commendable contributions to his immediate community and society at large.
“While we pray for Almighty God to grant those he has left behind (his immediate family, the entire Inyama family and the people of his community) the fortitude to bear the big loss, we also pray that God will grant hime eternal rest.”