By Charles Igbo
The funeral rites of Dr. Chris Chigoziri Asoluka begin on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Lagos, with a Night of Tributes and Service of Songs.
Dr Asoluka, a renowned and accomplished Development and Policy Strategist, Lawyer, Politician, Financial Analyst, unexpectedly, passed on May 9, 2025. He was aged 70 years.
His passing, which shook, especially, Corporate Nigeria, was announced by his son, Jamachi Chris-Asoluka, in a statement.
Part of the statement read: “With deep sorrow, but with grateful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, in-law, patriarch, Dr. Chris Asoluka (Okwuruoha)
“Surrounded by love and held in grace, Daddy transitioned from this world just before midnight on Friday, May 9, 2025, with the calm dignity that defined his life.”
Beginning in Lagos, where he resided, from Thursday, July 17, 2025, his send off from mother-earth stretches to Sunday, July 25, 2025, after his interment on Friday, July 24, 2025, at his hometown, Ihiagwa, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State.
The funeral programme tagged
Celebration of Life stated the events that would culminate in the final farewell as follows:
LAGOS
*Thursday, July 17th Service of Songs/Night of Tributes:
Harbour Point, Victoria Island, 4:00 pm
*Friday, July 18th
Commendation Service:
Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, 10:00 am.
OWERRI
*Wednesday, July 23rd: Service of Songs / Wake-Keep:
Chris Asoluka Country Home, Ihiagwa, 4:00 pm
*Thursday, July 24th Obsequies:
St. John’s Anglican Church, Ihiagwa, 10:00 am, followed by Interment at Chris Asoluka Country Home, Ihiagwa.
*Friday, July 25th:
A Day of Honour by Nde Owerre.
Chris Asoluka Country Home, Ihiagwa — 12:00 noon.
*Sunday, July 27th
Family Thanksgiving and Outing Service:
St. John’s Anglican Church, Ihiagwa — 9:00 am.
Dr Asoluka, a Chief, was a fomer member of the House of Representatives. He was, also, a former Commissioner for Finance, Imo State. Asoluka was also a Knight of St Christopher, KSC, Anglican Communion.
Married to the lovely Nneka Chris-Asoluka, a Lawyer, the very happy couple had three children and grand children.
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