As preparations for the funeral continue, members of Archbishop Akubeze's family have continued to pay tribute to the late Nigerian Catholic Church leader, remembering him for his humility, kindness, and fatherly care. They said, "Though you no longer walk this earth with us, you have left an indelible mark on our lives. The precious moments we shared and the invaluable guidance you gave us will live on in our hearts forever." "To us, you were so much more than a respected leader; it was an absolute privilege and honour to have known you as our uncle. “That kindness was the very essence of who you were, and we will cherish the memory of those conversations forever," they wrote in their tribute, praying for the late Archbishop Akubeze’s “gentle soul rest in everlasting peace."