The family of the late Chief Dr. Austine Kelly Dike Awana has formally announced the funeral arrangements for their beloved father, husband, and community leader.
According to the family, the burial ceremonies have been carefully scheduled to celebrate the life, legacy, and enduring contributions of the distinguished chief, who was widely respected for his service to humanity and dedication to community development.
The funeral rites will begin with a Service of Songs in Lagos on Friday, November 21, 2025, where friends, associates, and loved ones are expected to gather to pay their respects and honor his memory.
This will be followed by a Wake-Keep on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his hometown, which will serve as an evening of reflection, prayers, and tributes to a life well lived.
The Interment Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, and will be conducted with full respect and traditional rites befitting his status as a revered community leader and patriarch.
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, a Traditional Rite will be held to further honor his ancestral heritage and cultural identity, as well as to pay homage to his roots and lineage.
The funeral activities will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 30, 2025, where family members, friends, and well-wishers will gather to give thanks to God for a life of impact, grace, and fulfillment.
The family noted that detailed information, including the official poster and invitation cards, will be released in due course to ensure that all relatives and associates are properly informed.
They also assured that the ceremonies will be conducted in an atmosphere of dignity, respect, and gratitude, reflecting the values that Chief Awana cherished throughout his lifetime.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Ms. Vivien Awana, daughter of the deceased, expressed appreciation to friends and well-wishers for their prayers and support since the passing of their father.
She described her late father as a man of wisdom, generosity, and integrity, who touched countless lives through his mentorship, leadership, and philanthropy.
Similarly, Mr. Richard Awana, son of the deceased, invited all well-wishers and associates to participate in the ceremonies, emphasizing that the family intends to celebrate their father’s transition as a thanksgiving for a life that inspired many.
The family also extended an open invitation to the public, especially those whose lives were positively influenced by Chief Awana’s leadership and community service, to join them in giving him a befitting farewell.
For inquiries and further information regarding the funeral arrangements, the family advised that interested persons may contact Vivien on 0703 356 9153 or Richard on 0810 930 5965.
Chief Dr. Austine Kelly Dike Awana will be remembered not only as a father and leader but also as a man whose life was marked by dedication to excellence, faith, and service to humanity.
