The UK government has released a list of unclaimed estates belonging to individuals from various countries who passed away in the United Kingdom, including 58 Nigerians.
These estates have been classified as “Bona Vacantia,” meaning they have remained unclaimed for a significant period and have thus become the property of the Crown.
In the latest update, released on Monday, March 24, the UK government disclosed that a total of 5,806 individuals from different countries died without any relatives coming forward to claim their properties.
The published list includes the names, birth and death dates, and places of death of the deceased individuals. Nigerians with unclaimed estates include:
| # | Name | Nationality | DOB | Location | Status | Ref No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbel Aai’Lotta’Qua Abouarh | Nigeria | 05/02/1998 | Chiswick, London W4 | Widower | BV984930/1 |
| 2 | Adenike Adebiyi | Nigeria | Unknown | Hackney, London N1 | Spinster | BV21003032/1 |
| 3 | Akanni Jeremiah Adejumo | Nigeria | 31/03/2017 | Muswell Hill, London N10 | Unknown | BV21711076/1 |
| 4 | Solomon Adekanmibi | Nigeria | 31/01/2021 | Colchester, Essex | Unknown | BV22207473/1 |
| 5 | Ganiyu Akambi Aderinto | Not specified | 20/07/2016 | Archway, London N19 | Unknown | BV21808132/1 |
| 6 | Richard Adesanya | Nigeria | 20/07/2016 | Hackney, London E9 | Unknown | BV21808132/1 |
| 7 | Jeff Adhekeh | Nigeria | Unspecified | South Kensington, London SW7 | Unknown | BV22107842/1 |
| 8 | Isaac Ademola Adio | Nigeria | 17/08/2012 | Harrow, Middlesex | Bachelor | BV21304418/1 |
| 9 | Julius Ajidahuan | Nigeria | Unspecified | Ilford, Essex | Bachelor | BV2097929/1 |
| 10 | Julius Taiwo Akinyeye | Ondo, Nigeria | 19/07/1995 | Derby, Derbyshire | Unknown | BV960071/1 |
| 11 | Charles Ayodele Aliu | Nigeria | 31/03/2011 | Solihull, West Midlands | Bachelor | BV21213206/1 |
| 12 | Peter Ifeanyi Arinze | Nigeria | 23/03/2000 | Camberwell, London SE5 | Bachelor | BV2026061/1 |
| 13 | Folayele Festus Awosika | Nigeria | 01/03/2001 | Hammersmith, London W6 | Unknown | BV2037690/1 |
| 14 | Olajide Ayinde | Nigeria | 25/04/1997 | Hackney, London E9 | Bachelor | BV974293/1 |
| 15 | Matthew Balogun | Nigeria | 31/12/2005 | Clapham, London SW4 | Bachelor | BV2084437/1 |
| 16 | Henry Banjoko | Nigeria | Unknown | Hampstead, London NW3 | Bachelor | BV2074183/1 |
| 17 | John Olaolu Bankole | Ibadan, Nigeria | 27/04/2010 | London, EC1V | Husband | BV21105049/1 |
| 18 | Tessi Bello | Nigeria | 15/10/2003 | Camden, London NW3 | Bachelor | BV2051782/1 |
| 19 | Peter Benson | Nigeria | 01/02/2019 | Stratford, London E15 | Unknown | BV21918199/1 |
| 20 | Paul Benard | Lagos, Nigeria | Unknown | Camden, London NW1 | Widower | BV2087609/1 |
| 21 | Eugene Bucknor | Nigeria | 02/03/2021 | Brockley, London SE4 | Bachelor | BV22108784/1 |
| 22 | Samuel Emeka Chude | Nigeria | Unspecified | Birmingham | Unknown | BV21201209/1 |
| 23 | Nathaniel Davies | Nigeria | 07/04/2010 | Clapton, London E5 | Bachelor | BV21211255/1 |
| 24 | Charles Dixon | Nigeria | 04/08/2018 | Basingstoke, Hampshire | Unknown | BV21817506/1 |
| 25 | Enwukwe Graham Kwedi Ede | Nigeria | 06/01/2011 | Lambeth, London SE1 | Unknown | BV21106358/1 |
| # | Name | Nationality | DOB | Location | Status | Ref No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Sunny Eyo Edem | Calabar, Nigeria | 16/09/2011 | Ilford, Essex | Widow | BV21114789/1 |
| 27 | Victor Adedapo Olufemi Fani-Kayode | Lagos, Nigeria | 15/08/2001 | Birmingham, West Midlands | Bachelor | BV2026069/1 |
| 28 | Bose Abosede Elizabeth Fige | Bendel, Nigeria | 04/05/2008 | Paddington, London W2 | Spinster | BV2085258/1 |
| 29 | Samuel William MacAuley Godwin | Nigeria | 25/02/2010 | Lambeth, London SE1 | Bachelor | BV21106495/1 |
| 30 | Salamatu Harford | Nigeria | Unspecified | South Norwood, London SE25 | Widow | BV2091608/1 |
| 31 | Louisa Holmes | Nigeria | 24/05/2021 | Cheam, Sutton | Spinster | BV22201373/1 |
| 32 | Tamunokombia Morris Isodiki | Nigeria | Unspecified | Camden, London NW1 | Single man | BV2011682/1 |
| 33 | Oyinoluwa Ttijesulase Jesugoodness | Nigeria | 04/05/2011 | Tottenham, London N15 | Unknown | BV21400247/1 |
| 34 | Ibidun Johnson | Nigeria | 14/02/2003 | Peckham, London SE15 | Unknown | BV21307554/1 |
| 35 | William Kadry | Nigeria | Unspecified | Fulham, London SW6 | Bachelor | BV21200174/1 |
| 36 | Victoria Myers | Nigeria | 07/08/2010 | St. Johns Wood, London NW8 | Widow | BV21914328/1 |
| 37 | Mark N’Wogo | Nigeria | Unknown | Surrey Mid-Eastern, Surrey | Unknown | BV93623/1 |
| 38 | Zacheus Idowu Ogunsanya | Nigeria | 29/08/2003 | Camberwell, London SE5 | Unknown | BV2040843/1 |
| 39 | Ifetayo Oguntayo | Ogun State, Nigeria | 20/11/2016 | Upper Edmonton, London N18 | Single man | BV21705991/1 |
| 40 | John Emanuel O’Hosi | Nigeria | 18/02/2007 | Leeds, West Yorkshire | Bachelor | BV2071815/1 |
| 41 | Stephen Oliyide | Nigeria | 20/10/2013 | Catford, London SE6 | Bachelor | BV21508718/1 |
| 42 | Joyce Omoni | Nigeria | 28/02/2014 | Peckham, London SE15 | Spinster | BV21503408/1 |
| 43 | Adeoye Kuyoro Onanuga | Nigeria | 30/08/2008 | Kingston upon Thames, Surrey | Unknown | BV21609894/1 |
| 44 | Kayode Orishagbemi | Yola, Nigeria | Unspecified | Northampton, Northamptonshire | Bachelor | BV21202011/1 |
| 45 | Tex Orrico | Lagos, Nigeria | 28/09/2009 | Marylebone, London W1 | Bachelor | BV20911088/1 |
| 46 | Florence Baby Osikpa | Nigeria | 08/01/2015 | Paddington, London WC2 | Spinster | BV21501417/1 |
| 47 | Kate Blessing Osolase | Nigeria | 09/09/2014 | Wednesbury, West Midlands | Unknown | BV21906100/1 |
| 48 | Francis Ossai | Nigeria | 21/01/2000 | Highgate, London N6 | Unknown | BV2064064/1 |
| 49 | Sunday Owolabi | Nigeria | 26/04/2020 | Whitechapel, London E1 | Bachelor | BV22015871/1 |
| 50 | Gabriel Nduaguba Ozokoli | Nigeria | 23/04/1994 | Edmonton, London N18 | Unknown | BV22005943/1 |
| 51 | Cecilia Ricketts | Nigeria | 15/10/2010 | Hackney, London E9 | Spinster | BV21110413/1 |
| 52 | Henry George Babatunde Taylor | Lagos, Nigeria | Unknown | St Pancras, London WC1 | Unknown | BV2077793/1 |
| 53 | John Uzoma | Nigeria | 14/07/2016 | Camden, London NW3 | Unknown | BV21815461/1 |
| 54 | Akinlolu Olaniran Williams | Lagos, Nigeria | 26/07/2013 | Sheffield, South Yorkshire | Bachelor | BV21315131/1 |
| 55 | Akinola Williams | Nigeria | 16/02/2008 | Northampton, Northamptonshire | Widower | BV2081939/1 |
| 56 | Nathaniel Babatunde Williams | Lagos, Nigeria | 22/02/2009 | Birmingham, West Midlands | Bachelor | BV2092299/1 |
| 57 | Samuel Ademola Williams | Nigeria | 21/01/2016 | Wanstead, London E11 | Bachelor | BV21808988/1 |
| 58 | Salihu Ajadi Yusuff | Nigeria | 04/01/2017 | Leeds, West Yorkshire | Unknown | BV21713497/1 |
What You Need to Do
Families of these deceased individuals are encouraged to come forward and claim their estates. If you believe you are a relative of any person listed, you should:
- Verify Your Relationship – Gather relevant documents proving your connection to the deceased.
- Contact the Bona Vacantia Division – Visit gov.uk for detailed instructions on how to submit your claim.
- Provide Necessary Documentation – This may include birth certificates, marriage certificates, or any legal proof of kinship.
Why This Matters
These estates could include valuable assets such as property, savings, pensions, and personal belongings. If left unclaimed, they will permanently remain under the possession of the Crown.
Research Findings
Despite the extensive list, reports indicate that no relatives of the deceased have stepped forward to make a claim.
Those who have any information or believe they might have a rightful claim were advised to act immediately before it’s too late.
Source: gov.uk
