Family Bids Mark-Anthony Nduka-Eze Final Farewell

Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba

The final rites of passage has been performed by the family of the late lawyer and traditional titlist, Ogbueshi Mark-Anthony Nduka-Eze in strict compliance with the burial customs and traditions of Asaba Kingdom of Delta State.

The last funeral rites were conducted for the deceased, who passed away in Lagos late last year, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Umuaji village in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

The ceremony featured thrilling cultural dances by relevant groups, including the famous Egwuota of Umuaji, Otu Ofuobi, Otu Agbalajundo, Nkeonye Nwe, Otu Awele, Ilologalonye, Nwamaluya, Okwulagwe Umuaji, and the Okwulagwe Umuonaje.

The chief mourner, legal luminary and the Isama Ajie of Asaba Kingdom, Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze; who is the younger brother of the deceased, had a busy time hosting guests that included ranking chiefs like the Okpala Ukwus, Obis, Olinzeles, Ogbueshis, Umuadas, Okwulagwes, as well as a host of other dignitaries from far and near.

Chief Chuck also made a duty of going from one canopy to another where the various groups and guests were seated appreciating the dance performances, exchanging greetings to admiration of all.

Speaking with newsmen at the event, Chief Nduka-Eze explained the significance of the traditional burial rites, which followed due approval of the Asagba-in-Council, out of the sense of accommodation and tolerance.

Moreover, the rites were performed as a mark of honour for the departed, who was interred in Lagos, a deviation from the norm for the traditional burial of Asaba title holders, he noted.

On behalf of the entire Nduka-Eze family, the Isama Ajie expressed gratitude to the Asagba-in-Council for allowing them to give the departed lawyer and community leader a proper burial, which he said largely met the expectations of the people.

Nevertheless, Nduka-Eze described his late brother as “a very vibrant and successful legal practitioner, a man of the people who would be sorely missed by his immediate and extended families as well as those whose lives he touched in many ways than one.”

Moreover, he eulogized their late father and patriarch of the family, whose statue today stands prominently in the Nduka-Eze Memorial Square in the heart of Asaba city.

The IsamaAjie described their father as “a nationalist and one of the early Nigeria politicians Asaba produced.

Also speaking on the life and tines of the late Ogbueshi Mark-Anthony Nduka-Eze, a niece of his, Princess Onyedika Mordi; said that he would be remembered for his amiable and metropolitan personality, and his large-heartedness.