ww3fMbaise in Imo State played host to traditional rulers, state governors and business moguls who came to honour the businessman as he laid his mother to rest.
The four-day ceremony started on Thursday with a Noveno mass at St Charles Catholic Church, Ezuhu. A vigil mass took place on Friday at St Charles Catholic Church which was followed by a service of songs on the same day at St Jude’s Villa. Lying-in-state and funeral mass took place at the same church while the deceased was interned at St Jude’s Villa.
Guests were treated to an elaborate reception at Group School, Ezuhu Nguru. The renowned entrepreneur had a thanksgiving service on Sunday at St Catholic Church, Aboh Mbaise in Imo State. Late Lolo Nneji was a nurse, midwife, social reformer and religious crusader who was the first person to establish a hospital, St Jude’s Maternity Home in Lagwa, Okwuato, Mbaise.
