The death has occurred of Ezinne Theresa Ogene, mother of Victor Afam Ogene, a member of the House of Representatives (2011-2015) and director, Media and Publicity of the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Anambra State.
According to a funeral programme by the family, the late Ezinne Ogene will be buried on March 4 after a Requiem Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Obeagwe in Ogbaru Local Government of Anambra State.
Her burial will be preceded by a Christian wake on March 3 at her family compound.
A devout Catholic, the late Ezinne Ogene contributed to the development of the church in her community.
She is survived by, among others, several children and grandchildren, including Emeka Ogene, a former national president of the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and other Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI), and Rev. Fr. Paul Nonso Ogene.