Enugu Information Commissioner's Mother Passes Away

The Agbo family, led by Enugu State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo, has announced the passing of their matriarch, Mrs. Laurita Agbo (née Ortuanya). Mrs. Agbo died on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu following a short illness. Her departure has cast a shadow of grief over the family and the wider community she so deeply touched.

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Mrs. Laurita Nwakaego Agbo was widely admired for her humility, generosity, unpretentiousness, and unwavering commitment to the service of humanity.

Commissioner Agbo, on behalf of the family, described his late mother as a profoundly devoted Catholic, a woman of immense compassion, and a steadfast pillar of strength for her family and community. Her life was characterized by humility, generosity, and an unpretentiousness that endeared her to many. Throughout her life, Mrs. Agbo made a significant positive impact through her extensive philanthropic activities and community-centered initiatives, particularly in her home of Ohodo community and her village, Amufi. She remained a respected figure and a source of inspiration, embodying the values of service and kindness.

Family members, friends, associates, and community leaders have been paying heartfelt tributes, remembering Mrs. Agbo for her deep faith, peaceful disposition, unwavering spirit, and profound dedication to the welfare of others. Her passing is noted to have created a significant void, not only within the Agbo family but also among the countless individuals who benefited from her kindness, guidance, and motherly counsel. The commissioner expressed his sincere appreciation for the outpouring of support, prayers, and solidarity shown to the family during this difficult period and prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul.

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Throughout her lifetime, she positively impacted many lives through her philanthropic activities and community-centred initiatives, particularly in Ohodo community and her Amufi village, where she remained a respected figure and source of inspiration.

The family has stated that further details regarding the funeral and burial arrangements for the late Mrs. Agbo will be communicated in due course. Her legacy of service, faith, and compassion will undoubtedly continue to inspire those who knew her.

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They noted that her passing has created a profound vacuum, not only within the Agbo family but also among those who benefited from her kindness, guidance, and motherly counsel.