By Onomiguren Agbamu
The Family of Dunkwu in Okpanam, Oshimili North LGA of Delta State has announced the burial ceremonies of Her Royal Majesty, Obi Martha Dunkwu.
The burial ceremony will commence tomorrow Wednesday 24th April 2024, with the Traditional Rites at the Dunkwu Family compound, Obodogba, Okpanam community.
This was contained in a statement signed by Afamefuna Dunkwu-Okafor,Chief Mourner, and was made available to pressmen on Tuesday in Asaba.
The statement reads; ” The traditional rites will continue on Thursday 25th April, while the night of tributes will hold on Friday 26th at 4pm and the memorial farewell on Saturday 27th April 2024, at 10am”.
The statement added that “It is pertinent to inform all who are coming to ensure they are beautifully dressed in our native Akwa Ocha attire or any other white cloth that matches the atmosphere of the moment”.
“By this press statement, we are calling on all and sundry to join us to celebrate our Mother To All and Mother Without Borders, and not mourn because the beautiful and courageous Omu Anioma has soared higher to eternal glory”
The statement emphasized that ” the Night of Tributes which will be chaired by the erudite Desert Warrior, Chief Newton Jibunoh, interested persons who would want to share their experiences with Omu Dunkwu should contact any member of the Burial Committee for documentation”
