25/03/2024
PRESS STATEMENT
BURIAL CELEBRATION OF OMU ANIOMA, HRM OBI MARTHA DUNKWU
The burial committee of HRM, Obi Martha Dunkwu, wishes to inform the public that the celebration of the passage of Omu Anioma comes up on 24th-27th April 2024.
The burial will involve both traditional burial rites and the Night of Tributes/Farewell.
While the traditional rites will take place from 24th-25th April 2024 at the Dunkwu Family Compound, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, the Night of Tributes and Memorial Farewell is from 26th 27th April 2024 at Omu Palace, Okpanam.
More details on the specific time for the traditional burial rites and Night of Tributes/Memorial Farewell will be communicated in due course.
It is emphasized that the Omu Anioma represented purity, so, the dress code for the events will be all white including the traditional akwa-ocha of Anioma people.
The committee wishes all guests and dignitaries a safe journey to and from Okpanam—the venue of the celebration of the passage of Omu Anioma, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu.
Signed,
Hon. Barr. Bridget Anyafulu Chairman,
Burial Committee
Dr. Afamefuna Dunkwu-Okafor Chief Mourner/Co-Chairman,
Burial Committee
Tel: 08062145890
