Obituary: Ex-Ozo Awka President, Dr. Nwofor Set for Burial March 5

By Our Reporter

Late Ozo Dr. M.N.C. Nwofor, fondly known as Ozo Enyikwonwa of Umuogbunu, Awka, Awka South, Anambra State, is set for final burial March 5 through 8, 2026.

Burial proceeding for Nwofor, who served as President of Ozo Oka ((Awka) from 2022 to 2025, will commence on Wednesday, 4th March 2026, with a Service of Songs at 5:00 pm.

According to an official family statement signed by Barr. Chukwuma Kingsley Nwofor (Ozoma Awka), service of songs will be followed on Thursday, 5th March 2026, by the Funeral Service, conducted by the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka, Anglican Communion, at the family compound, No. 1 Onwurah Street, Awka.

Continuing the week of tribute, Friday, 6th March 2026 has been set aside for the Ozo Oka Funeral Rites and Condolence Visits, offering an opportunity for all who knew him to pay their respects in accordance with tradition.

The funeral activities will draw to a close on Sunday, 8th March 2026, with an Outing Service at 4:30 pm at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka, Anglican Communion.

The family kindly requests the prayers and presence of all who shared in his life’s journey. This announcement is made on behalf of the