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Former Provost of Nigerian Bar Association, Chidi Udekwe, Invites Members to His Father's Burial Ceremony.


Prominent Legal Practitioner Seeks Support, Condolences and presence of the Unity Bar Members, his legal professional colleagues, friends and well-wishers.

   Chief Engr Emmanuel Ndubisi Udekwe

The legal fraternity in Nigeria mourns the Father of their prominent professional colleague, Chidi Udekwe Esq, former Provost of the Nigerian Bar Association Abuja (Unity Bar), who recently lost his beloved father on the 4th of September, 2023. As the grieving son prepares to bid his final farewell, he extends a heartfelt invitation to members of the Unity Bar, professional colleagues, friends and well-wishers  to join him in honoring his late father's memory during the burial ceremony.

Chidi Udekwe, a respected legal practitioner, has been an integral part of the Nigerian Bar Association for many years. He has served as Chairman of the Young Lawyers Forum and has actively contributed to the growth and development of the Unity Bar. Now, in this time of personal loss, he seeks the support and condolences of his fellow members.

The burial arrangements for Chidi Udekwe's father burial, include a Service of Songs, which was held in Enugu on Saturday, the 16th of December, 2023. This solemn gathering allowed family, friends, and colleagues to come together to pay their respects and offer their condolences.

The main burial ceremony is scheduled to take place on the 3rd of January, 2024, in Ugbo, Awgu LGA, Enugu State. Chidi Udekwe extends a warm invitation to all members of the Unity Bar to join him on this significant day, as they collectively bid farewell to his beloved father.

The loss of a loved one is a deeply personal experience, and the support of friends and colleagues can provide immense comfort during such challenging times. Chidi Udekwe, a well-regarded legal professional, has undoubtedly touched the lives of many within the Unity Bar. Now, it is an opportunity for members to come together and reciprocate the support he has shown them over the years.
The funeral ceremony will not only be a time of mourning but also a celebration of a life well-lived. It will serve as a testament to the values instilled by Chidi Udekwe's late father and the impact he had on his community. As members of the Unity Bar and professional colleagues attending the burial ceremony will not only show solidarity with Chidi Udekwe but also pay tribute to the legacy of his father.

In conclusion, the Nigerian legal profession mourns the loss of a remarkable individual, Chidi Udekwe's father. As Chidi Udekwe prepares to lay his father to rest, he expects to see the presence of the members of the Unity Bar and his professional colleagues, to join him in Laying his father's remains to rest during the burial ceremony. By attending, members can offer their support, condolences, and pay their last respects  to the father of one of their prominent member, man who has contributed significantly to the legal profession.

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