Biography Elder Richard Morka was born on the 23rd of April 1944 at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State to Joseph and Okuegbe Morka. He was the second of three children to Joseph and Okuegbe Morka. He completed his primary and secondary education at Government Primary School Agbor and Commercial Secondary School Apapa Lagos respectively. Following his secondary education, he pursed a career in Administrative Management and bagged a degree, several diplomas and certifications including a diploma from the Pitman College and Royal College of the Arts (UK). A degree in Administrative Management from Federal Administrative College Ojo and A diploma from the Pacific Western University Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) in French and Secretarial studies. He attended several courses in the USA and internationally in Sales management, Administrative management and a 1-year full time Personal Assistant course. He started out his professional career at the UAC Nigeria (Motors Division) where he worked for 6 years. His international career started after he joined the World Health Organization with full diplomatic status as a Bilingual Personal (administrative) Assistant to the Director of Health Services. He rose through the ranks and after a couple of years, made the decision to return to Nigeria where he worked briefly and closely with the Late Vincent West - Egbarin whom he considered a dear friend and mentor. Following his departure from Vincent and Orikeze group of companies, he joined the Nigerian Reinsurance Cooperation in 1980 where he worked as the Administrative Head and Senior Personal Assistant to the CEO. After his professional career ended at Nigerian Reinsurance Corporation, he was convinced by his dear friend (Late Chief Nzemeke) to venture out on his own, which he did. He started Charmond Nigeria Limited which was largely involved in building, renovating, maintaining office spaces/buildings and supplying equipment for day to day running. Born and raised a Catholic, he became a Pentecostal Christian in the early 90’s and was an active member and elder at the Fountain of Salvation Ministry. He was very passionate about his faith which became an integral part of his life. Knowing him, was knowing about his strong faith in and love for Jesus. Nicknamed “Okiroro “meaning wise one due to his counsel and wisdom which he shared freely with many and any who cared to listen. He was an avid reader and student of the Word. He never truly got over the loss of his wife Odujie who passed on in 2008. The sadness was evident in his words and frequent tears. This however portrayed his humanity like never seen before. He spent his latter years surrounded by and visiting family both home and abroad. His love for his family was strong and very deep. He is survived by sisters, children, grandchildren and an extended family who along with many friends love and miss him dearly.

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