The family of the late Dame Dr. Mrs. Obiageri Phoebe Oguzie, KSC, mother of Hon. Jennifer Oguzie, has announced the funeral arrangements for the distinguished educator, public servant, community leader, and woman of faith, who passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 65.

According to a statement signed by Jeff Oguzie on behalf of the family, funeral activities will commence with a Service of Songs on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Aladinma, Owerri, Imo State.

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, her remains will depart Aladinma Hospital Mortuary, Owerri, for her residence at No. 15 Jeff Oguzie Street, Prefab Housing Estate, Owerri, for a lying-in-state before proceeding to Christ Anglican Church, Emeabiam, Owerri West Local Government Area, where a Requiem Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow immediately, while a reception will be held at Comprehensive Secondary School, Emeabiam, Owerri West LGA.

The funeral rites will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, Aladinma, Owerri.

Born on October 1, 1960, Dame Dr. Mrs. Obiageri Phoebe Oguzie dedicated her life to education, public service, community development, and the service of God. She earned a PhD in Counselling and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, USA, and held several notable public offices, including Chairman of the Imo State Education Management Board, Principal Officer to the Governor on Secondary Education, and Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State on Primary Education, a position she held until her passing. She also served her church, community, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in various leadership capacities.

The family described her as a woman of faith, exceptional compassion, and selfless service whose legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched, the values she upheld, and the family she nurtured.

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