Members of the Nigerians in the Diaspora community have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the repatriation costs of Obi's body to his homeland in Ojoto, Anambra State, Nigeria.
The Nigerian community in the United Kingdom is soliciting support through a GoFundMe campaign for a 34-year-old Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Obi, who died on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in his apartment in Birmingham.
Members of the Nigerians in the Diaspora community have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the repatriation costs of Obi's body to his homeland in Ojoto, Anambra State, Nigeria.
It was gathered that the funds raised will also contribute to funeral arrangements in Obi's hometown, ensuring that his final rites are observed according to local customs.
In a statement on Wednesday on their X handle, they identified Ifeanyi as a hard-working person with great dreams and ambitions.
The statement reads, "This was cut short on Thursday 14th November 2024 when he suddenly and sadly passed away in his apartment in Birmingham.
"We his close friends have set up this GoFundMe account to help with the repatriation costs to Nigeria and the funeral arrangements at his home town, Ojoto-Anambra state.
"Ifeanyi’s last wish was to go back to Nigeria and be with family. Although the circumstances are different now, we still want to solicit for support to give him a befitting farewell and pay our last respects.”
"Ifeanyi Obi would always be remembered for his humour, selflessness, generosity and the profound impact he had on everyone who knew him," the statement added.