Professor Dora Akunyili was buried on Thursday August 28, 2014. The mass was officiated by the Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of Sacraments, Francis Cardinal Arinze. He was assisted by the Archbishop of Abuja Diocese John Cardinal Onaiyekan and other bishops.


 The former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon and Bola Obasanjo, wife of the former President, Alex Ekwueme,  Victor Umeh,  Chief Willie Obiano and wife.


After the church service, Dr Akunyili’s body was later buried in her husband’s home. She is survived by her husband Dr Chike Akunyili and children.