LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The funeral rites of renowned community leader, late Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke, have been announced by the family.
A statement by the family endorsed by the son and Group Executive Editor, ITREALMS Media group, Sir Remmy Nweke, indicated that his late father’s final funeral rites would commence on Thursday, October 24, 2024, with a wake-keep at the family compound, Umuokpe village, Awba-Ofemili in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
On Friday, October 25, 2024, he said, the main funeral day would start with a requiem mass by 10am at St. Paul’s (Anglican Church) field Oye-Agu, beside the Central School, Umuokpe Village, Awba-Ofemili. It will be led by the Parish Priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Joseph Nwilo, with condolence visits thereafter by religious groups, in-laws, friends, well-wishers, and associates.
Nweke also said that Saturday, October 26, 2024, has been dedicated for condolence visits by the Ndi Nze n’Ozo, Lolos and Age Grades, whereas on Sunday, 27th October would be thanksgiving mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Awba-Ofemili by 10am.
Sir Remmy said that until his late father’s death, Ozo Sopuluchukwu was the patriarch of Ozo Nweke kindred of Umuosite village, Awba-Ofemili.
Reputed for his hardwork and frankness to matters, Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke adopted his Ozo Sopuluchukwu title in reverence to God Almighty in all that concerned him with peaceful disposition.
Until his demise, Ogbuefi Dominic Udegbunem Nweke was the famous sibling of the direct Ozo Nweke dynasty.
He is survived by his wife, Princess Christiana Nweke, sons, daughters, in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sundiata Post recalls that Ogbuefi Dominic Nweke, also known as Ozo Sopuluchukwu of Awba-Ofemili, aged 91, died on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the Regina Caeli Hospital Awka, in Anambra State.
