Anambra state Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, led former Governor and Minister, Senator Chris Ngige to the Church Thanksgiving of his late father, pa Nwankwo after Saturday’s burial.
The Church service was held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Isuofia, Aguata local government area of the state Sunday.
Soludo, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who attended his late Dad’s burial ceremony, extending special thanks to Vice President Kashim Shettima for traveling from Maiduguri.
He as well hailed other high-profile guests who came to console with the Soludo’s family during their difficult moment .
“While my father lived, “we gave him a befitting life. Now, we gave him a decent burial, free from unnecessary spending”.
He however, commended the use of locally-sourced food and drinks, eschewing imported luxuries,while announcing that funds saved would be used to pay WAEC for students of six-select schools in the three senatorial districts of the state.
Furthermore, he announced that donations received in his father’s name would be directed towards causes championed by his father while he was alive, reiterating the importance of celebrating loved ones while they are still alive.
In his homily, the Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Chiegboka, spoke about the need for consent from which blessings were received.
Chiegboka, reiterated that everyone must give God a chance in their lives, adding that all were called by God to a service of love.
He applauded Governor Soludo’s efforts in bringing lasting peace to his community, for which he was given the Chieftaincy title “Dike Udo Isuofia.”
Traditional rulers, the speaker of the Anambra state house of Assembly, Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze and former Senate President, Sen. Ken Nnamani among those in attendance
