Family members of a Nigerian woman, Christiana Nwosu, who reportedly died from cardiac arrest during a visit to the United Kingdom, have launched a fundraising campaign to return her remains to Nigeria for burial.
The Punch reported that on Monday that the appeal was initiated through GoFundMe by Chijioke Metuka on behalf of the Nwosu family.
According to Metuka, Nwosu passed away on July 19, 2026, leaving behind grieving children, relatives and friends who have been struggling to come to terms with her sudden death.
He described the late Nwosu as “a beacon of light, love and warmth,” adding that her passing had left a void that could never be filled.
The family explained that their foremost desire is to fulfil her final journey by bringing her body back to Nigeria, where she can be buried among her extended family and in her ancestral home.
The appeal read, “During this time of immense grief, Izuchukwu and his family’s deepest wish is to honour her memory by laying her to rest in her homeland of Nigeria, surrounded by her extended family and roots.
“Repatriating a loved one from the UK to Nigeria comes with significant and unexpected financial burdens.”
The family disclosed that the repatriation process is expected to cost about £10,000, covering funeral director charges, specialist repatriation services and documentation, air freight costs, transportation, as well as funeral and burial arrangements in Nigeria.
“We have set up this fund to support Izuchukwu and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Every single donation, no matter the size, will go directly towards covering these repatriation and funeral expenses to help ease the financial strain on the family,” the appeal read.
The organisers also appealed to well-wishers to contribute financially or help spread awareness of the fundraising effort.
“If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this page with others and keeping Izuchukwu and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity and support,” the statement added.
As of the time this report was filed, the campaign had raised £7,941 of its £10,000 target.
In a similar development, in February, another Nigerian woman, Oluranti Akinyemi, died in the UK shortly after travelling to attend her son’s graduation ceremony.
Her relatives subsequently launched a fundraising campaign on JustGiving to raise £20,000 to cover the cost of repatriating her remains to Nigeria and other related expenses.
