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When Mr. Pius Okafor’s wife was delivered of a male child on November
10, 2011 through caesarean section (CS), his joy knew no bounds.
Although he already had three female children, the coming of the boy was
something special, for obvious reasons. As a typical African man, he
desired a son, who would take over from him.
The Okafors, friends and well-wishers had taken the infant to church
for thanksgiving. To underline the circumstances of his birth, they
named him Christopher Akachukwu (Hand of God). According to Okafor, who
hails from Amaeze Ikpocha village of Arondizogu, in Okigwe Local
Government Area of Imo State, the decision to go for the fourth child,
after his wife had had three children, all through CS, was a risky
gamble. His faith in God, however, emboldened him, coupled with his
desire to have at least one male child.
Fortunately for him, the male child came. Baby Akachukwu, was growing
happily and Okafor decided to register him at the crèche section of the
Little Wonders Palace (LWP), to join his older sibling, who was at the
playgroup of the school. He paid N12,000 per month, as fees for the
child. LWP, comprising crèche, pre-school and nursery, is owned by the
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Royal Diadem Parish, located on
No. 2, Victoria Street, Off Osolo Way, Isolo Lagos. It turned out that
this decision was on a journey that brought eternal sorrow to the
family.
According to Okafor, even when one of his family friends noticed that
the once-bubbly and vivacious boy was becoming dull and lethargic, he
still didn’t give it any serious thought. Neither did his wife, who is a
staffer of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). However, on June 8,
the worse happened. The joy of the Okafor family turned to sorrow, as
little Akachukwu died in controversial circumstances in school.
The infant, whom the father said was hale and hearty when he was taken to school, was confirmed dead at 3pm.
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