Major groups, which Barrister Nwamaka Chigbo, who was murdered by kidnappers in Abuja last Monday, have roled out a programme of activities to honour her before her corpse is taken to her home state, Anambra.
The groups include the Blessed Iwene Tansi Catholic Community of St. Mary John Vianney (SJMV), Lugbe, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja; and Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA).
According to SJMV, there will be three days of prayers, hymns and requiem mass for the late lawyer at SJMV Catholic Church, Lugbe.
The group said that the activities will begin tomorrow (Monday) by 5:30pm and will be led by Sacred Heart Society. This will be followed by evening mass.
On Tuesday, the Iwene Tansi Community will lead the prayers starting by 5:30 pm and end with the celebration of evening mass.
On Wednesday, there will be requiem mass for the repose of her soul to round off the prayer sessions starting 6 pm.
On Thursday, Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Procathedral, Area 3, Abuja, will celebrate requiem mass for the departed. All the society Nwamaka belonged to such as Infant Jesus, Mother of Perpetual Help, Legion of Mary, Divine Mercy are expected to be at the mass, which will commence by 6 pm.
Additionally, the Global Association of Female Attorneys will host a night of tribute on Friday to honour her life, legacy, and cherished memories.
According to the President of the association, Chinelo Virginia Iriele, ‘this will be a moment of reflection, remembrance, and mutual support as we celebrate a life well lived and bid her a peaceful farewell.
‘Though words may never fully capture the depth of our sorrow, your presence will mean a great deal to us as we come together to honour her enduring impact and beautiful legacy’.
This event will start by 4 pm at Delight Garden and Park, Plot 990, Joshua Madaki Close, Apo Zone E, Abuja. Dress code is black.
Nwamaka was the elder sister of Editor/Publisher of Realnews magazine, Dr. Maureen Chigbo; and Barrister (Mrs.) Anthonia Ejenike of the Federal Ministry of Justice; and Nwakaego Chigbo. Her brothers are Celestine Chigbo of Jogene Enterprises and Gerald Chigbo of Sparklinks Nigeria Limited.
Nwamaka was Treasurer of the FCT branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, a member of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, and the Global Association of Female Lawyers. She had also served as President of the Abuja branch of the Catholic Lawyers Association.
She was the Vice President of the Infant Jesus Association, and a member of the Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Group. A devout Catholic, Nwamaka authored a book on Infant Jesus.
