Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has announced that monies saved from his father’s burial would be used to pay West African and Examination Council (WAEC) fees for students of six select schools in three senatorial districts in the state

He made the announcement during a Thanksgiving Mass with his family members on Sunday to mark the successful burial of their father, Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo.

Speaking at the Mass which was held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Isuofia, the governor expressed heartfelt gratitude to all who attended his late father's burial ceremony.

He extended special thanks to Vice President Kashim Shettima for traveling from Maiduguri, as well as other high-profile guests who came to console with the Soludo’s family during this difficult time.

Soludo added: “While my father lived, we gave him a befitting life. Now, we gave him a decent burial, free from unnecessary spending”.

He commended the use of locally-sourced food and drinks, eschewing imported luxuries, and announced that funds saved would be used to pay WAEC for students of six-select schools in the three senatorial districts of the state.

The Governor expressed optimism that donations received in his father's name would be directed towards causes championed by his father while he was alive.

He further reiterated the importance of celebrating loved ones while they are still alive.

The Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Rev. Fr. Prof. Anthony Chiegboka in his homily spoke on the the need for consent from which blessings are received.

He reiterated that everyone must give God a chance in their lives, adding that all are called by God to a service of love.

Chiegboka also applauded Governor Soludo’s efforts in bringing lasting peace to his community, for which he was given the chieftaincy title “Dike Udo Isuofia”.

Present at the event include former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, Anambra Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Former Senate President, Sen. Ken Nnamani, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Chief of Staff, Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, among others.

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