To Build a world where all families are safe

Violet Odirachukwu Elosiuba-Okeke was born to James and Agnes Elosiuba of Umuhu Ukpor, in Nnewi South L.G. Area in Anambra State, Nigeria in the year 1929.
Being of Christian parentage, Vio was brought up in a disciplined atmosphere.  She lived a Christian life up till her death.  She was a member of Guild and Mother’s Union, and of other Christian Societies.

After receiving her Domestic Training Certificate from Abaya Umuocham Domestic Training School, she went to Iyienu School of Nursing for a Registered Nursing Certificate.  She served as a nurse at Ikeazor Maternity Home at Obosi, for several years.  In 1954, she married Late Hon. Chief Akunne O.C. Sam Okeke and they were blessed with children.

As a politician, Vio held many responsible posts.  She served as a councilor in Nnewi L.G. Area.  In Mbanano L.G. Area, she was the first women’s Supervisory Councilor for Health.  She ensures that the general hospital and the clinics in former Mbanano L.G. Area are equipped and functional.  Her devotion was on pregnant women and children.  As a trained nurse, she was quite aware of the plight these people are facing.  She continued this flight till her death and Fani Foundation Organization Inc. will continue where she left off.

She was also a versatile industrialist.  She was a member of Iyiowa Co-operative Society, under Anambra River Basin Authority.  She was a contractor and helped much in the development of the state and the nation.

Vio, you are gone but not forgotten.  She will be missed, but our memories are all good ones.  Whether she was to our mother, grandmother or aunt, friend, colleague, or teacher, we all count it as a joy, blessing, and privilege to have known her because we will not stop till her dreams are met.