The final journey of Hon. Chief Ezinna John U. Kachikwu, who passed on 16th February, 2024, at the age of 81 years, will start at his country home in Onicha-Ugbo in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State, with a service of songs.
Kachikwu, an administrator, rose to become Secretary to Local Government and got to the peak of his career as one of the most senior Local Government directors as Head of Personal Management (HPM) then a DPM.
He also served in the Local Government Service Commission and as a one Sole Administrator as well as HPM in Warri South LGA Council.
During his time, he was known for his exceptional administrative prowess as he had special skills in personnrl management and a human resource manager. He was known for discipline, neatness, smartness and intelligence which made him stand out amongst his peers. Any local government he worked, he left his legacy in the sands of time. He also was a great frontier of peace and conflict resolution while in service.
As disclosed in the Invitation Card tagged “Celebration of life”, the Burial Arrangements will involve both Service of Songs/Night of Tributes/Farewell and Iya Ego
(Traditional burial rites)
According to the Invitation card “We the family of Ohanugo/Kachikwu of Ikoko Quarters Ogbekenu village, Onicha-Ugbo, in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State cordially invites xxxx to the funeral of our beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle and Diokpa, Hon. Chief Ezinna John U. Kachikwu. Aged 81 years”.
The invitation card also stated that there is going to be Service of Songs @St Andrew Angelica Church Ikoko Quarters, Ogbekenu Village in Onicha-Ugbo by 5pm on Thursday, 25th April, 2024. Followed by Social Wake Keep @ Diokpa John Kachikwu’s residence Ikoko Quarters.
It further stated that on Friday, 26th April, 2024, there is Funeral Service @ St Stephen Anglican Church Issele-Uku Road by 11am. And Interment follows @ Diokpa John Kachikwu’s residence Ikoko Quarters. While Reception/ Entertainment of guests @ Isioji Primary School, Ogbekenu Village
The card also stated that on Saturday 27th April, 2024, there is going to be performance of Iya Ego @ Diokpa John Kachikwu’s residence, Ikoko Quarters
There will be an Outing/Thanksgiving Service @ St Stephen Anglican Church Issele-Uku Road Onicha-Ugbo, Aniocha North Local Government Area.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!