Governor Rochas Okorocha’s daughter marries his commissioner

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Nigeria’s eastern state of Imo, has given out his first daughter, Uloma away in marriage to his commissioner for lands and survey, Uche Nwosu.

The marriage was consummated at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Owerri, capital of Imo state, following the traditional wedding at the bride’s family home in Ogboko, 3 January.

Among the dignitaries at the traditional wedding were former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state, Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers, Governor Aliyu Wammako of Sokoto and Senator Chris Ngige.

Uloma, as the first daughter of Rochas, runs Okorocha’s charity foundation. Uche, 37 years old, also used to work for Okorocha when he was the President of the Foundation.

At the white wedding, former President Olusegun Obasanjo prayed God to bless the couple, and urged them to love each other.

In his sermon, the officiating priest, Rev. Fr. Julius Emegwa urged the groom to love his wife “as Christ loves the church” and the bride to be submissive to her husband.

The father of the bride, Okorocha stressed the need for unity in the country, adding that the support he had received from people from all parts the country showed that Nigerians were becoming more united.

“I received supports and gifts from almost all the governors, including those that were represented.

“In fact, Nigeria is marching forward and very soon we will become the greatest nation.