Mazi Cyprian Nwokoro Oti – Late Ezo-Ogo, Amuvi Arochukwu
Born in 1942, he was the first son of late Mazi Aliche Oti and Madam Cecilia Nwannedie Oti, of Okafor Nworgu family, in Ezi Ndi Okoromgbo. He later passed on to join the Lord in January, 1998.
In 1966, Mazi Cyprian Nwokoro Oti got married to his beloved wife Mrs. Susana Nwakaku Oti (Nne Di’Ugwu), who also is a loyal servant leader in various women’s organizations in Amuvi. Together, they raised six children and a host of other relatives.
Mazi Oti was fondly called CY by some of his close relatives and friends; popularly called Bolingo by his business associates, and Uzo Aro Meziem by the Aro community.
He spent his early childhood in Kumba, Cameroon. There he successfully established the famous Bolingo Super Stores. He was one of the founding fathers of the Bolingo Youth Club. He later relocated to Douala, Camaroon, where he expanded his Textile Business.
With a strong belief that charity begins at home, he moved to his native home Amuvi Arochukwu in 1977. Established a flourishing transportation business- Uzo Aro Meziem. Over the years, he ran several different successful business ventures, which benefited not only his family but also the entire Amuvi community, and Arochukwu as a whole.
In 1989, he was elected Vice President of Amuvi Welfare Union. With that position, Amuvi community built up trust and confidence in him. He was later called to serve his community as Eze-Ogo Amuvi in November 1989.
Eze Aro, Mazi Ogbonnaya Okoro appointed Mazi Oti as a member of Eze Aro Cabinet and the Okpankpo.
He was an Influential and dynamic member of Okennachi kindred. He was a good listener, man of peace, a heavy proponent of servant leadership. He was an active and dependable member in police/community relations committee, with very high conflict resolution skills
He led Amuvi community by consultation, and without prejudice. With his MOTTO, “Kwagide Omenala”, he was able to blend traditional values with religious Christian faith.
Mazi Oti, lived a very simple life. He believed in fairness to all. He was a very kind gentle man, a caring son, husband, father and grandfather. He preached and practiced mutual coexistence. He saw dignity in self-sacrifice, and he made a difference in the lives of many.
His legacies lives through each and every one of us in this community, and we must strive to preserve them.