The funeral service will take place on Friday, June 16 at St Peters Anglican Church, Mbutu-Mbaise, Imo State by 11 am while internment follows immediately at the family compound.

The former Imo Governor, Emeka Ihedioha’s late mother is set to be buried

Ihedioha’s mother, Dame Ihedioha, will be buried on Friday, June 16 at the Ihedioha’s Family Compound, Aronta, Mbutu-Mbaise Local Government Area. 

Dame Ihedioha passed away in Abuja on Thursday, April 20 at 90.

A statement by the former Governor, on behalf of the family, informed there will be a Service of Songs in her honour at St James’ Anglican Church, 39 Haile Selassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja on Tuesday, June 6 by 5 pm. Another Service of songs will hold in Mbaise, Imo State on Thursday, June 15 at the Ihedioha’s Family Compound, Aronta, Mbutu-Mbaise, Imo State at 5 pm.

The funeral service will take place on Friday, June 16 at St Peters Anglican Church, Mbutu-Mbaise, Imo State by 11 am while internment follows immediately at the family compound.

The statement reads: “The family appreciates the prayers, condolence messages, visits and support from relatives, friends, well-wishers and associates at this moment of grief. 

“While we mourn this irreparable loss, we are consoled by the life she lived and thank the Almighty God for her enduring legacies and the blessing of a place in His bosom.”