Ibele town mourns as Augustine Nwaokorobia Ahanotu dies at 84.

With profound sadness, the family of the late Chief Augustine Nwaokorobia Ahanotu has announced the passage of her son, father, husband, top community leader, chieftaincy title holder and a devout Christian father, Augustine Nwaokorobia Ahanotu. This information was contained in a heartfelt press statement signed by Mr. Stanley Ahanotu, CEO of St. Augustine’s Home PH Rivers State. The press statement which was made available to Umuaka Times outlined the funeral arrangements for the highly respected patriarch and sage.

A look at the press statement shows that a wake-keep and service of songs will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2025, by 5 pm, at the family compound. On Friday August 29, 2025, the remains of the deceased will leave the mortuary in a motorcade by 7 am and arrive the family house in Ndiuhu Ibele of Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State by 8 am. Lying in state begins immediately and ends by 9:45 am. Family members are expected to lead the procession for those who would like to pay their last respect to the last Chief Augustine Nwaokorobia Ahanotu, the Omenka 1 of Ibele.

The moment the lying in state ends, a funeral Mass will hold on the same day being Friday, August 29, 2025, by 10 am, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Parish Ibele. Interment will follow immediately after the Mass at the family compound of the deceased.

The bereaved family, relations and friends will hold a thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, August 31, 2025, by 8:30 am, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Parish Ibele for a life well spent.

The late Chief Ahanotu, a devoted Catholic and respected community leader, was born in 1941 and passed away in 2025 at the age of 84. Umuaka Times gathered that the family has been receiving tributes both from Nigeria and outside by people who are celebrating his legacy and philanthropic spirit. A condolence visit by Umuaka Times reporters revealed the profound impact the late Chief Ahanotu had on his community, with many describing him as a pillar and a true son of the soil.

As the family mourns, they are reminded that they are not alone. Friends, community members and relations have come together to celebrate Chief Ahanotu’s life and offer support during this difficult time. His legacy will forever be treasured by those who knew him.

The late Chief Augustine Nwaokorobia Ahanotu is survived by his wife, Lolo Ezinne Monica Ahanotu, his first son Mr Stanley Ahanotu, a Port Harcourt based businessman, Reverend Father Humphrey Ahanotu and a host of family members and grandchildren.