The family of late George Nwokocha Uwechue SAN have announced burial plans for the former Chairman of the Body of Benchers who passed away in October 2023.

Special court tribute sessions will hold on January 17th in Lagos and January 25th in Asaba, Delta State to honor the life of the respected Owelle of Ogwashi Uku.

On January 19th, a night of tributes is scheduled at the Nigerian Law School in Victoria Island while his funeral mass will take place on January 26th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in his Ogwashi Uku hometown.

He will be laid to rest immediately after the mass in his Azagba Road residence in the community.

Chief Uwechue SAN died at age 85 on October 29th, 2023 after an illustrious career spanning over five decades in the legal field. Tributes can be sent via www.owellethelaw.org.ng.

The former Chairman’s burial arrangements were disclosed by the Uwechue family as eminent Nigerians prepare to pay their last respects.

GLORIOUS CALL

It is with utmost gratitude to God and a total submission to the will of God that we announce, on behalf of the Uwechue family, the call to glory of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, and uncle.

Former Chairman Body of Benchers
Chief George Nwokocha Uwechue (SAN, FNIALS)
The Owelle of Ogwashi Uku
1938 – 2023

Who departed peacefully on 29th October 2023.

BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Special Court Sessions:
Lagos High Court
Oba Akinjobi Way, Ikeja
GRA, Lagos.
Date: 17th January 2024
Time: 2:00 PM

High Court of Justice, Asaba
Delta State.
Date: 25th January 2024
Time: 10:00 AM

Requiem Mass/Night of Tributes:
Date: 19th January 2024
Time: 4:30 PM
Sir Adetokunbo Ademola Dining Hall, Nigerian Law School
Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Wake:
Date: 25th January 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Owelle of Ogwashi Uku Villa
100 Azagba Road, Ogwashi Uku, Delta State

Funeral Mass:
Date: 26th January 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Ogwashi Uku, Delta State
(20 mins from Azagba Junction, take Polytechnic Road to Ukwu Orji Junction)

Interment:
(Follows immediately)
Date: 26th January 2024
Owelle of Ogwashi Uku Villa
100 Azagba Road, Ogwashi Uku, Delta State
(15 mins coming from Azaga Junction, passing the Polytechnic Road straight from Asama Airport)

Please send your tributes to OwelleTheLaw or https://owellethelaw.org.ng/

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