By Ajewole Joshua|ABNews| December 9, 2025
The Country Director of the United Alliance African Grant (UAAG) and SANCTUARY WEALTH FOUNDATION, Apostle Dr. Kenneth Nwakanma is set to bury his late mother, Mrs. Eunice Nwakanma, even as nationwide anxiety intensifies over the organisation’s long-awaited grant disbursement. The development is generating renewed debate, particularly because the UAAG boss had previously been quoted as saying he would not bury his mother until the grant was released.
Mrs. Nwakanma, who died at the age of 105, will be laid to rest on December 20, 2025, at LEA Primary School, Umunkaru Village in Umuahia North Local Government Area. A thanksgiving service is scheduled for December 21 at the same venue.
The funeral announcement; widely circulated on social media—has sparked fresh conversations among participants of the UAAG grant, many of whom have waited months without receiving the financial support they were promised.
“He said he wouldn’t bury her until disbursement—does this mean the money is finally close?”
This is the dominant question echoing through WhatsApp groups, social media forums, and community gatherings across the country where participants have been expressing renewed hope and cautious skepticism.
A participant from Lagos, who identified himself simply as Emmanuel, said:
“We all heard him clearly. He vowed publicly that his mother’s burial would not take place until Nigerians got their grant. Now that the burial date is fixed, it is natural for us to believe that something positive may finally be happening.”
Another participant, Chioma from Anambra, expressed worry rather than optimism:
“This may not mean anything. We have been disappointed too many times. Until we see alerts, we can’t celebrate. They should just be transparent with us.”
Months of Delays, Confusion, and Silence
The UAAG grant, advertised as a large-scale empowerment initiative for Nigerians, has faced prolonged delays that have deepened frustration among applicants. Although several internal meetings reportedly held over the past months gave intermittent hope, no official statement has confirmed the actual date of disbursement.
The organisation has also been criticized for allowing misinformation and speculation to spread, as beneficiaries complain about the absence of clear communication.
A Possible Turning Point?
Analysts following the UAAG saga say the burial announcement could indicate that the Country Director is now confident that the long-promised disbursement is imminent. Some insiders, who preferred not to be named, hinted that “key processes may have been completed quietly,” though this remains unverified.
Others, however, caution against reading too much into the situation.
A civil society advocate monitoring grant-based programmes told ABNews:
“We must separate personal matters from administrative commitments. The burial of the Country Director’s mother does not automatically translate to readiness for disbursement. What Nigerians need is an official briefing.”
Participants Want Clarity, Not Suspense
While thousands of Nigerians continue waiting for relief at a time of economic hardship, many believe the UAAG leadership owes the public a clear update. Some participants argue that tying the burial to disbursement in the first place created unnecessary emotional pressure and now fuels heightened expectations.
The Burial Arrangements
Despite the storm surrounding the grant, the family is proceeding with plans to honour Mrs. Eunice Nwakanma, who is described as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Burial Details:
- Laying in State & Burial: December 20, 2025 – LEA Primary School, Umunkaru Village (10am)
- Thanksgiving Service: December 21, 2025 – Same venue (10am)
As Nigerians watch closely, many say the next few days will reveal whether this development signifies a major breakthrough—or yet another moment of uncertainty in the long-running UAAG disbursement saga.
