From Owerri

All is now set for the paying of last respects to Andy Chukwu's father at
Ishiagu.

In a solemn message broadcasted by Andy Chukwu, and confirmed by the Forum
of Independent Writers and Actors in Nigeria (FIWAN),  the prominent movie
star's father will be bade farewell on Friday 27 and Saturday 28, November
2015 at his home town Obinagu, Ishiagu in Ebonyi State.

Andy Chukwu who is also a frontline Nigerian film director, script writer
and humanitarian, in his message, implored all friends and well-wishers
from the movie world and beyond, to join him in this last show of respect
to his father.

Though the distance may be trying, the event promises to be a large turnout
of the who-is-who of Nollywood and the creme of society.

A consolation letter sent to the bereaved family by the FIWAN Coordinator
Chuma Mmeka reads in part "We join you and the entire Chukwu family in this
period of sorrow. Though words and tears will never be adequate consolation
for the loss of a loved one, we ask you to take consolation that Pa Chukwu
lived a good life worthy of emulation.  We pray God to grant you the
fortitude to bear this irreparable loss".

Chuma Mmeka equally urged all FIWAN Members to turn out en masse at the
funeral.