Anambra residents urged to embrace one-day burial law

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Awka, Rev. Dr. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has urged residents of Anambra to adopt the one-day burial policy enacted on May 9, 2019. 

He noted that adherence to the law would bring advantages to all members of society, regardless of their wealth or status.

He made the call during celebrations marking the two years in office of the state governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, in Awka on Sunday.

He commended Soludo for his achievements so far in office and for being a living example of the burial law during the burial rites of his father.

Ezeokafor commended the efforts of the state lawmakers who keyed into the church’s call for a burial law in the state when the church raised it.

He commended Kogi Charles Ezeani and Kingsley Iruba, who championed the motion with the support of other lawmakers who organised public hearings towards the actualisation of the Bill.

Ezeokafor said that both the church and the traditional community should embrace the law for the common good of the people. 

Ezeokafor said, “If a governor can conduct a burial of a parent in one day, let all of us emulate the step. The economic waste in burial for a week or so can be transferred in human development and empowerment than wasteful eating and drinking after which hunger sets in.’’