It was a moment of tribute for the stewardship rendered by the late Chief Anthony Chukwugozie Idigo of Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area as he was laid to rest.
The late Chief Anthony Idigo, a renowned journalist and a member of Aguleri Royal Cabinet died at the age of sixty-nine.
The burial mass which was held at Saint Joseph’s Pro-Cathedral Aguleri was attended by Governor Willie Obiano and his wife Dr Ebelechukwu, the Idigo families, other relations, friends and sympathizers who came to show their last respects to the deceased.
In a homily during the burial mass, Reverend Father Anthony Izuu-Okoye noted that God’s word is directing them to live a righteous life, believe in Christ and stand strong to defend their faith.
He noted that the deceased died in Christ as he made himself available in all church activities, donating to the needy, making sacrifices for the propagation of the gospel.
Speaking during the ceremony the traditional ruler of Aguleri, Igwe Michael Idigo said the late Chief Idigo was instrumental to the peace that paved the way for his emergence as the traditional ruler of Aguleri, praying God for the repose of his soul.
The first son of the deceased, Mr Anthony Idigo and first daughter Mrs Uzo Osikhena described their father as a great man.
Correspondent, Amaka Chibuzor Okoye reports that the late Chief Anthony Idigo left behind his wife, six children and four grand Children.
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