…Burial poster and arrangements to be released soon
The Central Planning Committee that will plan and execute the burial of late Nollywood star, John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo better known by his stage name Junior Pope has been announced.
In the statement containing the list of the members of the committee which was made available to Journalist101, a Director in the state Civil Service, Mr. Chijoke Ngwu is the chairman of the committee while Enugu State government is represented by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Aka Eze Aka.
Also, tye family of the late movie star is represented in the committee by his elder brother, Mr. Ivor Luke Odonwodo while Dr. Amuche Nnabueze will take charge of the Media and Publicity Subcommittee.
Furthermore, the statement stated that “the tentative date of burial for our fallen hero is Friday, 17th May, 2024. The programme of events around his farewell is being finalised with the family and the Funeral Poster encapsulating these events will be shared by the CPC with the general public shortly.”
The statement reads:
We are all heartbroken by the passing of our beloved star, John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo (Jnr. Pope), however, we are finding consolation in the life of impact he lived characterized by love of God, love of family, love of community and being a beacon of positive energy to all who had come across him.
What we owe our fallen star at this point is to bid him a befitting farewell and it is to this effect that a Central Planning Committee (CPC) has been constituted by the family. We enjoin the public to rely solely on information put out by the CPC towards the funeral rites.
The tentative date of burial for our fallen hero is Friday, 17th May, 2024. The programme of events around his farewell is being finalised with the family and the Funeral Poster encapsulating these events will be shared by the CPC with the general public shortly. We encourage everyone to be patient as the CPC finalises this.
In the meantime, tributes are being collated for our fallen star at the following sites: https://everloved.com/life-of/john-paul-odonwodo/ and https://bit.ly/ForevermissedJnrPope. People who wish to send in letter headed tributes can send same to [email protected]
Lastly, all or any further enquiries on the passage rites or any other matter connected thereto should reach out to any of the undersigned. Thank you for your understanding, even as we enjoin us all to continue to pray for the peaceful repose of Jnr. Pope in our Lord’s bosom. Amen
Signed
Mr. Chijioke Ngwu (Chairman, CPC)
Hon. Aka Eze Aka (Commissioner for Information and Communication, Enugu)
Ministry of Information and Communication, Enugu State.
Mr. Ivor Luke Odonwodo (Elder brother)
Dr. Amuche Nnabueze (Chairperson, Media and Publicity Subcommittee)
