The family of Ogidi has announced the burial of Princess Ezinne Justina Ukachi Ogidi, the heroine and matriarch of the family on the 3rd January 2025.
A statement released by the family and signed by her first Son, Nze John Ogidi, disclosed Ezinne Ogidi slept peacefully in the Lord in July 2024.
The statement read: “With profound sadness and deep loss, the family of Nze Simon Ejimaduekwu Ogidi, and late Eze Anyanwuchukwu Odirichukwu Ruling House, announce the funeral ceremony/interment of Princess Ezinne Justina Ukachi Ogidi.
“She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and an accomplished quintessential woman whose legacy will continue to inspire all those whose lives she touched.
“Her departure has left a deep void, but we are comforted by the overwhelming support from friends, well-wishers, and the general public.
“We hereby announce that the interment/funeral ceremony of our mother will take place on Friday, 3rd January, 2025.
“This will be a solemn moment as we lay her to rest and celebrate a life dedicated to service, leadership, and humanity.
“Further details, including the schedule of rite of passage programmes and venues for her burial activities will be announced by the Burial Committee in due course.
“The family, alongside the Committee, is working to ensure that all arrangements will reflect according to rite of passage of her royalty and the magnitude of the legacy she left behind.
“For those who wish to send condolence messages, we kindly request that scanned copies of these messages be forwarded https://www.forevermissed.com/princessezinneukachijustinaogidi-nee-odirichukwu/about. Your expressions of sympathy and support will be greatly appreciated.
“We take this opportunity to thank everyone who has shown us love, compassion, and strength during this time of bereavement. Your prayers and support mean more to us than words can express.
“May Princess Ezinne Justina Ukachi Ogidi’s soul rest in perfect peace, and may her legacy continue to shine bright in our hearts, in Jesus name.”