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From Jude Chinedu, Enugu
The family of the late traditional ruler, Dr. Agom Eze, has released the burial programme for the monarch, who passed away recently at the age of 92.
In a statement by his sons, Ogbonnaya Eze Agom and Prince Sam Ogbu Agom Eze, the family described him as “the colossus, our father and grandfather, Elder Ezeogo Dr. Agom Eze, Igboezekuna I of Igboeze Onicha and former Chairman of the Ebonyi State Council of Traditional Rulers.”
They said the rites of passage began yesterday, November 18, with a service of songs and night of tributes at St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Kpirikpiri, Abakaliki, starting at 5 p.m.
The family said the body would depart the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA 1), tomorrow, November 20, for his residence at No. 7B Amagu Street, Abakaliki GRA, by 10am, from where it would move to the Traditional Rulers’ Council Hall on Onwe Road for lying in state.
The commendation service will be held at St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church, Kpirikpiri, before the body is taken home to Onicha Igboeze autonomous community for a service of songs and wake-keep at the palace.
The burial service is scheduled for Friday, November 21, at the Central School, Egunkwo, Onicha, by 11am, after which the late monarch will be interred in his compound.
A thanksgiving service will round off the activities on Sunday, November 23, at All Saints Presbyterian Church, Egunkwo, Onicha.
