The Body of Late Chief Festus Ajaezu has been laid to rest in his country home Ndiagu Village Mbaukwu Awka South Council Area of Anambra state.
Late Chief Festus Ajaezu, an early eighties Nigerian politican, was a successful bussines man, Philanthropist, investor and a contractor based in Plateau State.
According to Mr. Obinna Ajaezu, their father died in the early hours (American Time) of Thursday September 24th 2021, and was burried according to the wishes of their late patriarch who instructed them that his body should not be embalmed nor deposited in the morgue.
In his sermon during the funeral service, the Vicar in charge St. John’s Anglican Church Namkpu Mbaukwu, Revd. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwudebulu described death as a debt owned by all mortals, saying that his prayer is that God will give Christians the grace to live a longer life just like he granted Late Chief Ajaezu.
He revealed he noticed most family members, sympathizers, members of Umu Ubaku family, friends and way wishers were in a lighter mood which he said is a testaments that the departed died at an older age.
While praying for peaceful repose of the soul of the departed Patriarch, Reverend Ifeanyichukwu thanked all who attended the funeral serivice including the children, daughter in-laws, and grandchildren outside the country who hooked up via online Television to witness the final comittal and to pay last respect for their departed father.
Late Chief Festus Ajaezu is survived by Mrs Magret Ajaezu, Chief Obinna and Mrs Nnenna Ajaezu, based in USA, Barr. Chika Ajaezu and Mr. Amaechi Ajaezu, all based in United Kingdom including numerous other children and grandchildren.
The date for the burial ceremony will be announced by the family in due course.
