The family of the late Ekele Okwujia, a Nigerian national who had a Kenyan girlfriend, has sent a message of “Thanks” to the Kenyan community in Stockholm and friends who helped raise funds to transport the body of Ekele to Nigeria for burial.
In a letter copied to the Kenyan community in Stockholm, African Fellowship, Nigerian Embassy, St Immanuel Church and all Africans in Stockholm, Michael Okwujia, a family member, said that the whole family was grateful for the good work Wakenya and friends did.
“We Okwujia Ochigbo family sincerely appreciate your efforts to have come together to raise funds for the body of Ekele Okwujia to be sent to us in Nigeria”, wrote Michael in a letter availed to KSB.
“Thank you for your cordial assistance in raising this fund and paying for everything to bring the body of Ekele Okwujia home to fulfill his dream and our wish as a family in Nigeria”, said the letter.
“May God Almighty reward you, bless you a hundred fold and keep all Africans together in unity until Christ comes”, concluded the family letter.
Ekele was found dead in his flat in Alby last December. A Memorial service was held in Stockholm by friends and well-wishers before the body was eventually transported to Nigeria for burial.
Okoth Osewe
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