04 Oct Uwaifo’s family announces burial plan
The family of Sir Victor Uwaifo, who died August 28, has said a new burial arrangement will begin on October 14.
A flyer of events shows that the burial activities will kick off with a day of tributes, vigil, mass/service of songs at Ogbe Hard Court, Sam Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, from 2 p.m to 6 p.m on October 14.
It will be followed by lying-in-state from 11 a.m to 1 p.m on October 15.
A requiem mass will be held the same day at Ogbe Hard Court, Sam Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, from 1 p.m to 3 p.m.
Interment will take place at the late veteran musician’s home at 4-12 Victor Uwaifo Avenue, off College Road, Ekehuan, Benin City, at 4 p.m to 6 p.m on October 15.
There will be social activities in Sir Uwaifo’s honour at Garrick Playground, opposite University of Benin (UNIBEN) Ekehuan Campus in Benin City at noon October 16.
The burial activities will be capped with a thanksgiving service at Holy Cross Cathedral on Mission Road in Benin City at 9 a.m on October 17.
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