Power sector stakeholders, corporate executives, members of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Alumni Association and other dignitaries are expected in Igbo-Ukwu, Anambra State, this weekend for the burial of late Madam Beatrice Mgbenkwo Okeke, mother of Engr. Chinedu Eric Okeke, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Azura West Africa.
Madam Okeke, who died on August 18, 2026, at the age of 92, was the wife of the late Paul Obiajulu Okeke Nkanyimuo of Ihuchie Village, Ihuowelle, Igbo-Ukwu, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Her marriage was blessed with five children, two sons-in-law, two daughters-in-law, 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
According to the burial programme released by the family and signed by Mr Anthony Okeke, the funeral activities will begin on Friday, October 30, 2026, with a wake-keep and service of songs scheduled for 4pm at the late Paul Okeke’s compound in Ihuchie Village, Igbo-Ukwu.
The main funeral rites will take place on Saturday, October 31, with the body departing the mortuary at 7am for a brief stopover at her father’s compound, the late Mr Elias Agwuncha, in Mgbudu Village, Ichida, Aniocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The lying-in-state will follow at 9am at her residence in Igbo-Ukwu, after which a funeral service and interment will take place.
Condolence visits are expected after the interment, while the outing service will hold on Sunday, November 1, at 8:30am at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ihuowelle, Igbo-Ukwu.
The burial is expected to attract prominent personalities from Nigeria’s power sector, captains of industry, corporate executives, leaders of the UNN Alumni Association, traditional rulers, members of the clergy, as well as friends and associates of the Okeke family.
Engr. Chinedu Eric Okeke, one of the deceased’s children, is a recognised figure in Nigeria’s power industry through his leadership role at Azura West Africa.
Family sources described the late Madam Okeke as a devout Christian, community leader and respected family matriarch who lived a life characterised by humility, discipline and service.
She was also said to have placed a strong emphasis on moral values and upbringing, principles she instilled in her children and extended family.
Her family and loved ones are expected to gather with friends and associates to celebrate her life and give her a befitting farewell.
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