The family of His Royal Highness, Eze (Hon.) Francis Eze Igwe, JP, FCAI,Eze Agom Ugbala II, has announced burial arrangements for the late traditional ruler, who died on March 1, 2026, at the age of 84.
The deceased was the father of former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency, Barr. (Chief) Eric Kelechi Igwe, PhD, who currently serves as a Board Member of the Nigerian Ports Authority.
According to a funeral announcement signed by Chief Eric Kelechi Igwe on behalf of the family, activities marking the final rites of the late traditional ruler will commence on Monday, October 26, and end on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The programme will feature traditional burial rites, a service of songs, condolence visits, lying-in-state ceremonies, a wake, the funeral service and a thanksgiving service.
The traditional burial rites are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, October 26 and 27, while the service of songs and continuation of condolence visits will take place on Wednesday, October 28.
On Thursday, October 29, the late monarch's remains will lie in state at the Traditional Rulers' Council Chambers and the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, followed by a wake.
The internment and funeral service will take place on Friday, October 30, while condolence visits will continue on Saturday, October 31.
The funeral activities will conclude with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The venue for the ceremonies is Folk Technical College (FTC), Onu-Nwakpu, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The family, in announcing the funeral, expressed gratitude to God for His unfailing faithfulness and described the deceased as a beloved father, husband, brother, uncle and grandfather.
The late Eze Francis Eze Igwe was remembered through his traditional title, Eze Agom Ugbala II, and his distinguished honours, including JP and FCAI.
The funeral is expected to provide an opportunity for family members, friends, associates, community leaders and well-wishers to pay their final respects to the departed traditional ruler and offer condolences to the bereaved family.
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