Chief Theophilus Nwalor, a centenarian and patriarch of the Nwalor dynasty of Umuekeugo Ogbor Uvuru in Aboh Mbaise LGA of Imo State, died after a brief illness in New York , USA. He was aged 101 years.
Chief Nwalor was the father in-law of His Imperial majesty, Eze Sir Iheanacho Chinyereze Mbalewe KSC, Ezeoha III of Uvuru Ancient kingdom as he is married to his first daughter, Ugoeze Lady Mary Mbalewe.
Eze Mbalewe, though grievously pained by his father in-law’s departure, thanked God for granting him the gift of longevity, saying that the 101years that he lived on earth was a gift from God. We grieved the passing of a man who personified character in all his ways. He was an embodiment of courage and good conscience.
Chief Nwalor was a man whose milk of humanity flows like the biblical well which never dries. His passing left an indelible void in the lives of countless individuals who were touched by the quality of his leadership, compassion and generosity.
His life was marked by service to God, to his family and his community.
Eze Sir Mbalewe stated that his father in-law’s death represented a significant loss to his family, the church and Uvuru at large. He praised him as a figure of integrity and wisdom whose guidance would be sorely missed by those who knew him.
In his passing, “we have lost a passionate advocate, we have lost an icon of style and substance.” Eze Sir Mbalewe stated.
Chief Nwalor distinguished himself in all positions he held and lived a life that was defined by excellence, intellect and service. As we bid him goodbye, we are very proud to be associated with the great legacies he left behind, Ezeoha III lamented.
In the same vein, Prince Chijioke Mbalewe, son of his imperial majesty, while paying tribute to his late grandfather, described him as a decent man who did not wear his longevity as a badge of suzerainty and did not display any superiority complex as he was calm and respectful to all, young and old. He was peaceful as well as resourceful and injected a full dose of cherished values into the blood stream of those he left behind.
Eze Sir Mbalewe, his cabinet and prominent leaders of Thought, will receive the corpse at his palace on Thursday, 22nd October, for paying of homage and last respect to the fallen hero, revered patriot and community leader who was once a prominent member of Ezeoha 1, of Uvuru Ikedinairi’s cabinet in the 1990s, before his community, Ogbor/ Achalu was granted autonomous in 2003.
In a funeral programme released by the son of the deceased and chief mourner, Barrister Daniel Nwalor, a United States-based attorney, stated that the burial will take place on Friday, the 23rd of October 2026 with a funeral service at St. Simon’s Anglican Church, Ogbor Uvuru and that reception follows immediately at Central School, Ogbor Uvuru.
Attorney Nwalor further stated that the family will hold thanksgiving service on Sunday 25th October also at St Simon’s Anglican Church, Ogbor Uvuru.
Eze Sir Mbalewe in his tribute noted: “Chief Theophilus Amaraihe Nwalor, although you are gone, you will never be forgotten as you lived a fulfilled life, served selflessly and left behind a legacy of honour, integrity and enduring impact.”
Eze Sir Mbalewe on behalf of Mbalewe dynasty and Uvuru Ancient kingdom commiserated with the immediate family, Umuekeugo Ogbor Uvuru and the Anglican Church, prayed that God Almighty grants them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
“Rest well, our beloved father, your memory will forever remain in our hearts and your legacy will endure in the lives of those you touched”
By John Mbalewe. Media Consultant, Enugu
