Remains of the Secretary of the World Igbo Congress (WIC), domiciled in the United States (U.S.), Dr. Cyril Chinedu Nwaguru, were buried on Thursday at his country home in Amaiyi, Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State, amid tears.

The deceased who devoted his life in community leadership and cultural development, lived for several years with his family in Michigan, the U.S. before his demise at 66.

His membership of multiple international bodies, included being the President of the Igbo Cultural Association of Michigan (ICAM); President, Ngwa Community in Michigan, and a member of the African and Nigerian Diaspora Community in Michigan among others. He was conferred with a revered traditional chieftaincy title, Ikeoha 1 (power on public).

A multiple graduate of the Lincoln University, the U.S., he earned two bachelor’s degree, three master’s degree, including a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Administration; Master’s in Community Development, Social Work and Administration; another Master’s in Urban Planning from the Wayne State University, the U.S.; and a doctorate degree in Conflict Management from the Convenant University and Seminary, the U.S. He died during a sickness in the U.S.

In his funeral at the St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Amaiyi Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Abia State,
and attended by the wife of the deceased, Princess Faith (Acharaugo); his son, Cyril Chukwuemeka Nwaguru (junior); the Bishop of the Church of God Mission, Owerri, Basil C. Edohasim; members of the late President General of the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, led by Chief Eddy Iwuanyanwu, among others, the Assistant Parish Priest, Sacred Heart, Umunkpeyi Nvosi, Fr. Maxwell Ukwuola, opined that unity, leaning on God and self repentance were greater achievements, advising that people should refrain from fighting against property since no one would be buried with properties.

He said: “It is not how long one lived on earth, but how well he lived,” adding that life was short, requiring impactful legacies.

In a reflection speech, both the deceased’s wife and son, regretted the death, adding that the late Nwaguru, was a good family man whose intelligence led him to read many academic courses in the U.S., thanking those who sympathised with them, providing gifts, emotional grief and supports towards a successful burial.

The duo prayed for the resting soul of the departed.