JUSTUS ESIRI FAMILY RELEASE OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR THE ACTORS'S DEATH

Justus Esiri Family release this statement below...

We are heart broken as we announce the passing of Chief Justus Esiri OON popularly known as
the “Village Headmaster”, following a complication from Diabetes.

Chief Justus Esiri OON, was a loving husband, father, grand father, brother, uncle and friend.
An Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), The Otun Amuludun of the Source in Ile-Ife
Osun State, and Veteran Nollywood Actor.

He died in the late hours of the 19th of February 2013. Chief Esiri, born on the 6th
November 1942 hailed from Oria Abraka, Delta State. He was a strong believer in
familyvalues, and a great supporter of Nollywood

While we mourn the loss of a great man we also celebrate his remarkable life and hope that
it serves as an example to the youth to work hard to achieve their dreams, and play their own
part in building a greater nation.

For those who may ask what they can do to honour Chief Justus Esiri, we simply request that you
honour his example of service, accomplishment and modesty and the next time you turn on your
Television and see his face we ask that you keep his memory alive.

He survived by wife, Mrs Omiete Esiri, Children, Mrs Ophlia Edewor, Mrs Ejiro Efijemueh, Mr
Justus Esiri Jnr, Dr Sidney Esiri (Dr Sid), Mr Andrew Esiri, Miss Tobor Esiri and Grand Children.

Dr. Sidney Esiri and George Esiri
For the Esiri Family.