The first joint meeting of the National and State Burial Committees for late Chief Engr. Raymond Okenwa (R.N Okenwa) was held at the palace of HRH Igwe Julius Nnaji (Odezuluigbo III),  by the leadership of Ikenga Nkanu World Wide.

Speaking at the inaugural joint meeting which was well attended by notable personalities in Nkanu Land such as - Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, Sir. Chinyeaka Ohaa, Hon. Prince Cornelius Nnaji, and the host of others, the Chancellor, Ikenga Nkanu World Wide, Sir. SNC Nwagu charged members to put in their best to ensure a smooth running of the committees.

"We are people of high reputation and regards - and our late brother, Late Engr. R.N Okenwa, Nnanyelugo 1, OON, MNI, deserves to be given a befitting burial" He said.

After engaging in a very constructive meeting among members of the INW, the following resolutions were made - and they are:

(1) Thursday 14th November, 2024 will be Wake-keep

(2) On Friday (Orie) 15th November 2024 will be the burial date.

(3) On the 16th of November, Funeral Continues

(4) Then, Sunday 17th November, 2024 will be Thanksgiving Service.

Further more, Six Sub-Committees were afterward inaugurated to make planning and organising a lot more easier. The sub-committees are as follows:

1. Protocol - Dr. J.O.C Ajah Fmr. SSG, Chairman ESUBEB - Chairman 

2. Publicity - Chief Fidelis Anih - Chairman

3. Finance - Hon. Chief Wilson Okenwa - Chairman

4. Works - Hon. Prince Engr. Lawrence Ezeh (PhD) 

5. Culture & Tradition - Chief Tony Iyiagwo - Chairman

6. Entertainment - Hon. Onyeka Onwe - Chairman 

In his closing remarks, the burial committee chairman, Hon. Prince Paul Nnaji, thanked all those that made it to the meeting.

"I sincerely appreciate your time and commitment. I know that as we join forces together, we shall achieve our goal. The family of our late brother, R.N Okenwa is happy with our show of love and brotherliness. I thank His Excellency the Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah for his continuous support in this move so far. My prayer for everyone is that God almighty will never leave us nor our families in times of trouble." He said.

Signed:

• Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji,
• Sir. Chinyeaka Ohaa,
• Sir. SNC Nwagu,

Chancellor, Ikenga Nkanu World Wide, 

• Hon. Prince Paul Nnaji,

Vice Chancellor - Ikenga Nkanu World Wide (Burial Committee Chairman),

• Comr. Chukwudi Nwatu,

(Burial Committee Secretary)