Igbo Leader Raises Alarm Over Mortuary Congestion in South-East

By Emeka Chiaghanam Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, chairman of the Ogilisi Igbo Foundation, has warned that mortuaries across Nigeria’s South-East are becoming dangerously overcrowded. He expressed concern over the rising practice of keeping bodies for extended periods, which is putting pressure on both public and private facilities. Ezeonwuka emphasized that timely burial is a core Igbo tradition and urged families to reflect on the Easter account of Jesus Christ’s burial. He noted that in earlier times, the dead were usually laid to rest within 24 hours after final respects. To address the issue, he called on South-East governors to introduce clear policies within six months. He proposed setting deadlines for claiming bodies and arranging lawful mass burials for unclaimed remains. He also warned that unburied corpses could contribute to social and moral decline in the region.

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