Former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo, and Dr Goodluck Jonathan have expressed heartfelt grief over the passing of former Permanent Secretary in Anambra State, Mathias Anohu, describing him as a distinguished public servant.
   
Also, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, and Governor Umar Bago of Niger State have expressed sadness over Anohu’s death, noting, however, that the deceased’s good works would immortalise him.
  
The outpouring of grief and condolences came ahead of the late Anohu’s funeral, which began yesterday with a Service of Songs in his honour at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja.
  
Obsequies released by the deceased’s eldest son, Victor Anohu, also show that the Service of Songs would be followed by a requiem Mass at the Cathedral of the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, Onitsha, Anambra State, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, while a funeral Mass would hold in his honour at the Christ the King Parish, Ubahu, Okija, Anambra State on Thursday, May 1, followed immediately by interment of his remains at his country home at Okija.

In his condolence message to the Anohu family, Obasanjo recalled the lifetime of the late octogenarian as “a devout Christian, who lived his entire life in the service of God and humanity.
   
“His life was also a practical demonstration of patriotism, professionalism, commitment and diligence in public service,” he added.