Late Mrs. Naomi Azi Arin Laid to Rest
The wife of former Councillor, Representing Jos Jarawa Ward and a Faculty Officer of the College of Basic Medicine, University of Jos, Hon. David Arin Azi, was described as a virtuous woman and epitome of humility.
Reverend Yakubu Idi Azi, the former Chairman of R.C.C, Jos Jarawa, gave the commendation while delivering a sermon during the funeral service at the Local Church Council (L.C.C1 Nukpis), reading from the book of Genesis Chapter 5:19-24.
The clergy also charged believers to live a fruitful life like Noah, who did not witness death.
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He said Late Mrs. Naomi Arin Azi lived a life that should be emulated by all. He noted that Metusalla lived 969 years, Adam lived 930 years, and Seth lived 910 years, yet they all died, hence, death is inevitable, and all should be sober and live a Christ-like life.
He said life has no meaning when government cannot protect human lives. He also decried the habits of politicians for making fake and empty promises.
According to the cleric, Christians are being misled by fake teachers and prophets.
In his testimony, the husband of the deceased, Hon. David Arin Azi, said his late wife had a miscarriage and the baby was 6 months old, after which she was placed under observation at Jos University Teaching Hospital. Describing her as a virtuous and transparent woman full of forgiving spirit, he pleaded for more prayers.
Adagwom John Izang brought condolences on behalf of the Traditional Council. Director of WASH, Jos North Local Government Area, testified that late Mrs. Naomi was proactive and dedicated to her duties.
Performing the funeral rites, Reverend Kefas Gumap, leading Pastor of L.C.C1 Nukpis, read from Psalms 46:1 and John 11:25-26. Reverend Sunday Izang prayed for the bereaved family.
Late Mrs. Naomi Agyer Azi was born into the family of late Baba Madaki Azi Itsegok and Mama Azumi Azi of Nukpis Village on June 30, 1981.
She was a senior health officer with the Health Department, Jos North Local Government Area. She is survived by her husband, Hon. David Arin Azi; sons, Christopher Aware Azi Arin and Israel Kaze Arin Azi; daughters, Lilian Akare Azi Arin and Zion Azumi Azi Arin; mother, Mama Azumi Itsegok; and foster children, Francis Jacob Kamale, Ajang Azi David, and Catherine Jacob.
Her remains were interred at the burial ground.
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, APRIL 4TH 2026)
