THE BIOGRAPHY OF LATE ELDER DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA UZOMA.

Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma was born twins during the time killing of newborn twins was rampant in Nigeria in the year 1945 to the family of Late Nze Uzoma Oledibe and Lolo Esther Oyidiya Uzoma in Ndiokpu, Umuduruebika, Umunkwo in Isiala Mbano L. G. A Imo State, Nigeria.
Late Nze Uzoma Oledibe and Late Lolo Esther Oyidiya Uzoma begot nine children, three male and six female. Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma was the last male child of his family.

After the birth of Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma during the time killing of newborn twins was rampant, some group of murderous men came to kill him and his twin sister when they heard that twins was born in their family, but just like Jesus was taken to Egypt according to the instruction of the the Holy Spirit, Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma and twin sister was taken to a nearby African Church in their community where their lives can be preserved as such custom was condemned by Christian fate. After some days, news about the African church hiding the twins circulated in the community, as a result of that, the African church secretly transferred the twins to another bigger church known as St. Stephen Anglican Church in Umunkwo. As they were there, the church prayed for them and their family members. Two weeks after the prayers, grace found Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma and twin sister as a resounding local gung was heard at noon time in the community which the bearer was heard declining the killing of newborn twins as a new order from Nigerian government.
After the announcement to stop the killing of newborn twins was made, there was great and massive joy in the entire community and Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma and twin sister was taken back home with happiness and joy by their parents, but quite unfortunate, the twin sister died six months after their return.

Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma was nurtured by his parents and he grew up in his hometown Umunkwo.
Papa attended St. Stephen primary school Umunkwo and stopped at standard four and couldn't further more because he lacked financial assistance.
During his school days, Papa was nicknamed "Riffle" by some village elders and school mates because of the event that took place after his birth. People saw Papa as a covenant child, special and with God's grace. (Papa escaped the killing of newborn twins during his time).

After Papa stopped school as a result of financial support, Papa was found with zeal on how to liberate their family from poverty because their parents were poor.
While Papa was still in his hometown, of course under his parents, Papa zealously engaged himself with different kinds of manual labor for survival until Papa migrated to Aba in present Abia State, Nigeria in the year 1963 through the help of his uncle Late. Mr Albert Amadi who was in to sewing business.

While Papa was with his uncle Late Mr. Albert Amadi as a house help, Papa was privileged to start a hawking business to help himself financially. He also learnt how to sew clothes which was his master's business. Papa later developed in to rebranding of clothes (Papa will buy Okirika clothes and rebrand them in size and shape for sale in his shop Ekeoha Market, the current shopping center). Sewing and rebranding of clothes was the next business Papa did after hawking of hankerchief in Aba, Abia State Nigeria.
As Papa advanced in sewing and rebranding of clothe business, God's favour was upon him as he made a lot of progress in his business and as a result of that, he rented his own house to live alone.


PAPA'S DREAM ACHIEVED

One of the greatest dream of Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka was to be successful in life and to liberate his father's family from poverty, this he achieved through hardworking, loyalty, honest to his uncle Late Mr. Albert Amadi and total submission to God.
While Papa was doing his business in Aba, God helped him, he became more successful, as a result of that, Papa became the bread winner and a light through which Late Nze Oledibe Uzoma's family saw light.
Papa in effort to achieve more of his dreams which was to liberate his father's family from poverty brought all his family members to Aba city, not just to live with him, Papa also helped them secure jobs. Out of magnanimity, Papa bought brand new car for his immediate Elder brother Nze Joshua Uzoma which he used for business. Today Papa's dreams has been achieved as most of his brothers and family members are now Multi millionaires. (Papa is really a liberator).

NAMES OF THOSE PAPA HELPED AND THOSE HE BROUGHT TO ABA

1. Late. Nze Alpheaus Uzoma
2. Nze Joshua Uzoma
3. Pst. Basil Uzoma
4. Mr. Colins Emenike
5. Rtd. Deac. Marinda Mbene (The wife of Late Rtd. Rev. Mbene)
6. Mrs. Regina Onwukwe
7. Late Mr. Anthony Aguala (Nee Uzoma)
8. Mr. Samuel Etumni and many others


Due to Papa's generosity to his father's family members, their eldest brother ( the first son, Late Nze Alpheaus Uzoma) out of enthusiasm of Papa's magnanimity divided his inherited land into two, a land traditionally called "Uhu land" and gifted to Papa when Papa wanted to buy land, this land is where Papa has his building till today. Glory be to God, Amen!

LATE ELDER DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA UZOMA'S JOURNEY BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR

Before the Nigerian Civil War in the year 1976, Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma, his father's family members and other relatives enjoyed peace, unity and harmony in Aba as Papa flourished in business. But during the war, things scattered as business and social living was disrupted by the wind of Civil War; As a result of the Civil War, Papa, family members and other relatives returned back to village and joined Biafra soldiers in the year 1968.
While in the barracks, Papa being a special child by God's grace and always moves around with his Bible was chosen to service as a chaplain in Army Barrack, for this reason Papa was not sent to the war front as his duty was to be praying and admonishing the Biafran soldiers through the word of God.
(Thanks be to God Papa survived the war).



LATE ELDER DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA UZOMA'S RETURN TO ABA AFTER THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR

To the glory of God Papa survived the war and returned back to Aba to start life afresh.
After the Civil War in the year 1970, people enjoyed peace and social living while business and other activities were restored, but people find life difficult as a result of hardship cause by the war.
Papa didn't find life easy as he returned back to Aba to start life again. As he returned, only little percentage out of his total assets in Nigerian bank  was given to him to compensate those who has money in banks before the Nigerian Civil War.
(To the glory of God, as a covenant child, Papa prospered with the little amount of money that was given to him).
Papa, haven had some business ideas returned back to Aba by foot and start business again at Eke-oha market (the present shopping center market Aba). After some little time, Papa brought all his family members to join him in Aba.

LATE ELDER DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA UZOMA'S DIFFICULT TIME AND VICTORY

According to gospel of St. John 16:33 (  NIV)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Apart from the wind of Nigerian Civil War,
jus like the scripture stated, Papa faced difficult time during his life time. Papa's difficult time took place in Ariaria market Aba. After the fire outbreak that affected Ekeoha Market (the present Shopping Center Market Aba) in the year 1967, the market was later relocated to the present Ariaria Int'l market, Papa also secured shop in the new Ariaria market.
While in the new Ariaria market, Papa recorded progress but later had setback at least twice as a result of fire outbreak in Ariaria market which affected his shop. The fire was so severe that not even a pin came out of his shop, the money found in his iron saving box turned to ashes. Some people with little faith threw themselves inside the fire because they believed it was end of the their world. But in all the troubles, Papa who never wanted Satan to outsmart him was courageous by putting his faith in God, believing that God who does not fail will not fail him nor allow him to be put to shame.
By God's grace, God did not fail Papa, Papa started life again and God blessed him more than ever. Papa continued his business, as he continued, Papa, by God's grace trained his children academically. Papa also trained his children his business line of which one of his son Mr. Anthony Ujunwa Uzoma who is now an importer took over the business and he retained it till the health challenge which Papa went through for some number of years till it pleases his maker to call him back home.

LATE DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA UZOMA'S RELIGIOUS BACK
Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma hail from a half Christian family, due to their father Late Nze Oledibe Uzoma was a traditionalist while her wife, Late Lolo Esther Oyidiya Uzoma became a Christian a Christian after the Christian church had save their new born twins. Later, Late Lolo Esther Oyidiya Uzoma and children including Papa became members of Christ Holy Church Int'l Amuzari branch after the church had through her deliverance, prophetic and healing ministry healed two of their daughters Late Mrs. Matilda Oguala and Late Mrs. Mercy Etumnu who later recommended a from Amuzari village to her brother Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma.
After late Lolo Esther Oyidiya and children encountered the power of God in Christ Holy Church Int'l, Papa grew in faith, vowed to worship and serve the God of Odozi-obodo. As Papa retained his membership in Christ Holy Church Int'l (A.k.a Nation Builders), he remain resolute in God and enjoyed more of God's blessings, especially protection and financial breakthrough. As a result of God's blessings upon Papa through the prophetic and healing ministry of Christ Holy Church Int'l, Papa decided to have the church planted in his community so that others will enjoy God's blessings with him; this he achieved through the help of the parish head, Late Evang. Amos Oguaghamba.
The church was brought and started in Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma's parlor in the year 1975 before some portions of Uzoma's family land was assigned to the church where the church was built and remain till today.
Papa didn't just brought the Christ Holy Church Int'l to his hometown Umunkwo, Papa also supported the church financially and he made sure the church stand the taste of time.
Papa, haven encountered the power of God in Christ Holy Church Int'l developed great love and affection towards the work of God which motivated him to join Christ Holy Church Int'l full time with his entire family members. Papa did not just worshiped God in Christ Holy Church Int'l he brought to his hometown, Papa also located the church in No. 7b Ibo road Aba where he was later confirmed and ordained an elder of the church due to his commitment and selfless service in the church.
Papa was once a member of Aba central choir during the time of Late Rev. Past. Mbene and Late Rev. Past. Udeze. Papa was also among the first set of Sunday school teachers who taught in Christ Holy Church Int'l Aba No.1 without the present Sunday school manual.
As a full member, also as an elder of Christ Holy Church Int'l, Papa believed and participated in the church sacraments like, Immersion baptism, church wedding and holy communion.
(All Papa's children was born and baptized in Christ Holy Church Int'l).

LATE ELDER DANIEL CHUKWUEMEKA UZOMA'S FAMILY LINE

Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma got married at the age of 26. He's married to Mother Angelina Izukammanachi Uzoma, the daughter of Late Mr Job Nwachukwu and Mrs. Eunice Nwaudakudiya Nwachukwu from Ekwe, Umuduruodu, Amuzari in Isiala Mbano L. G. A Imo State.
Their Union was blessed with male and female children, including grandchildren.

CONCLUSION
Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka Uzoma was a legend who lived under God's grace. A peace maker who doesn't seat with the scornful.
Late Elder Daniel Chukwuemeka percept life as a race which every human being must run with a purpose of accomplishing mission and reach to the end. He ran the race, accomplished mission and reached to the end.
Papa remained undefeatable after he has wrestled with long time sickness till it pleases his maker who gave him a heroic home call.
RIP papa.