Eddie Ugbomah Begins Final Journey

The final journey of Nigerian veteran filmmaker and erstwhile defacto BOT Chairman, Chief Eddie Ugbomah begins tomorrow, Thursday, July 11.

According to a statement by Fred Amata, President, Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), the event will commence with a service of songs/Industry Tribute night and candlelight event. The event will take place at the National Theatre Exhibition Hall 1, Iganmu, Surulere, Lagos at 3:00 pm.

There will also be a brief Lying-In-State ceremony and burial service on Friday, July 12 at the VIP Lounge, National Theatre (Entrance A) and National Theatre Exhibition hall 2 respectively. at 9:00 am.

After which there will be a reception for guest at the same venue.

This will be followed by the committal to mother earth at his Lagos home in Ilogbo, Oko Afo Area of Lagos state.

Members of DGN are expected to don colours of DGN at the lying-in-state.

Eddie Ugbomah died at a private hospital in  May in Lagos.

 

 

Correspondent

Recent Posts

Court Dismisses Case Against #EndBadGovernance Protesters

The court has dismissed the case against #EndBadGovernance protesters.   Glamtush reports that a Federal…

11 hours ago

FG Terminates ₦740bn Abuja-Kaduna Road Contract With Julius Berger Over Non-Performance

FG has terminated the ₦740bn Abuja-Kaduna road contract with Julius Berger over non-performance.   Glamtush reports…

11 hours ago

Ekiti Chief Judge, Adeyeye, Dies At 64

Ekiti Chief Judge, Adeyeye, has died at 64.   Glamtush reports that Justice Oyewole Adeyeye,…

12 hours ago

Access Bank Wins Best Digital, Best Website At 2024 Digital Jurist Awards

Access Bank PLC has been named the 2024 Best Digital Award winner in the Commercial…

12 hours ago

Top Summary From Nigerian Newspapers For Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

The top summary from Nigerian newspapers for Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, can be accessed on…

12 hours ago

Ekiti Governor Honours Primate Ayodele’s Late Father, Names Street After Him

The governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji has honoured Primate Elijah Ayodele’s late father by…

1 day ago