Apams Expands Tentacle, Unveils 18th Office In Uyo

Nigeria’s funeral services mogul and CEO Apams Funeral Ltd, Dr. Kevin Chukwumobi, has unveiled the company’s newest office and contact centre in the city of Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State.

The State-of-the-Art office, located on the ever busy Akah Road in the heart of the city, is the 18th of such offices in Nigeria.

The event had the presence of Reverend Fathers Livinus Chidi Ibekwe and Emmanuel Ime Umoh of Catholic Diocese of Uyo, who prayed and conveyed their blessings.

Addressing a gathering of members of Ukpor Improvement Union in Akwa Ibom State, who graced the occasion in large numbers, Dr. Chukwumobi thanked them for squeezing out time of busy schedule to honour his invitation at a very short notice, adding that the event which coincided with his birthday would have been a bigger outing but for the death of his immediate elder sister who was buried recently.

He went down memory lane and recounted how it was during Akuluno United Brothers Association meetings, at Four Points By Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa-Ibom State, that he was convinced to expand into the city.

The business mogul used the occasion to thank one of the stakeholders of Ukpor Improvement Union, Akwa Ibom branch, Chief Christian Chukwubuike (Nkeonyeneme na Ukpor), for his efforts towards making the dream come true.

Dr Chukwumobi equally noted that the presence of members of his community in Akwa Ibom has energized him and served as a morale booster to him.

Speaking at the event, the Community Youth Leader of Uyo Village, Mr. Enobong Ekong, commended Dr Kevin Chukwumobi for carrying them along at every stage of the project and confirmed it was the reason majority of them attended the event to show him solidarity. He praised him for his business insight and assured him they would continue to give him the needed support to succeed in Uyo.

While commending Apams boss for his bold business move in Uyo, Chairman of Ukpor Improvement Union, Akwa Ibom branch, Mr. Marcel Ugwumba, expressed joy over extending his business presence to the city.

“We are happy that you’re now here in Uyo. That is why we have come out en masse to join in this celebration. We can only continue to encourage you to continue to soar to greater height in business because you’re our own.”

“As you can see, we are not just happy that you now have your business presence here but are equally happy that you are also with us” Mr Ugwumba said.

Supporting the Chairman, the Chairlady of Ukpor Improvement Union, Akwa Ibom branch, Mrs. Grace Egeonu, also praised Apams for his giant strides in business.

High point of the event was unveiling of the complex by a prominent Anambrarian, Chief Tobechi Ejezie (Dike Igbo) Former President, Onitsha Sports Club and CEO, Club Euphoria, Port Harcourt.

Also an automatic membership of Ukpor Improvement Union, Akwa Ibom branch was granted to Dr Kevin Chukwumobi and wife, Lady Nkem Chukwumobi (Ugosimba). There was also generous donations to support the activites of the union by Dr Chukwumobi.

The event featured choreography and other performances by Apams brass band.

The unveiling, which was planned to be a low key event was attended by few friends of Dr Kevin Chukwumobi, Family Members, Senior Management Staff of Apams Funeral Ltd, Ukpor Community in Akwa Ibom, and representatives of the host Community.

Dr Chukwumobi has always made it customary to open a new office during his birthday every 22nd of September.

Apams funeral Ltd is the biggest funeral brand in West Africa with locations in over 18 cities in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos with Uyo branch as the 18th Contact center in Nigeria.