The remains of Nneoma Anyanwu, late mother-in-law of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, will be laid to rest on March 13, the family has said.
Media aide of Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, who is also chairman of the planning committee, Rowland Onyeukwu, announced in a statement on Monday that a service of songs would be held at the deceased’s residence in Ahannanyereugo villa, Umuegolu-Umuikea, Emeabiam, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State on March 12 by 5 pm.
The statement further revealed that the funeral service would hold at Christ Anglican Church Emebiam by 11 am after a brief lying in state at her residence. This will be followed by internment by 1 pm while outing service will hold on March 5 at Christ Anglican Church, Emeabiam.
Mrs Anyanwu, a renowned community leader, devout Christian and conflict mediator passed on on January 13 aged 89 after a brief illness. Until her death, she was a retired teacher, entrepreneur and a visionary. She took part in various developmental strides and women leadership in Emeabiam.
In a chat with reporters, Mrs Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the first child of the deceased, described her mother as a hardworking, resourceful, open-minded, hospitable and intelligent woman.
“My mother was opinionated, she takes no nonsense from anybody, she says things the way they are and in terms of leadership quality, she was a mobiliser. If she stays in front, you will know that you are with a leader,” she said.
The governor’s wife further revealed that her mother was a disciplinarian and an advocate for the right of women who fought against female genital mutilation and high bride price in Emeabiam.
