The family of the late Ben Nwabueze has announced Emeka Anyaoku, former commonwealth secretary-general; and Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide; as chairpersons of the deceased’s national burial committee.
Nwabueze, pioneer secretary-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo socio-cultural group, died on October 28 at the age of 94 in Anambra state.
According to a statement signed by Eni Nwabueze, head of the family, Ben Ndi Obi, a senator, was named vice-chairperson, while Okey Emuchay, secretary of the Ohanaeze, and Olawale Okunniyi, secretary of the patriots, were appointed as co-secretaries.
Damien Obiefule will serve as the assistant secretary.
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The statement said burial activities for the lawyer will take place from February 26 to March 9, 2024.
The committee members also include Kalu Idika Kalu, former finance minister; Tunji Abayomi; Emeka Ngige, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN); Chijioke Okoli; Ikechukwu Amaechi; Arinze Oduah; Ben Egonu; and Ikenna Alumona.
Other members of the committee are Chukka Ifejika and Somto Udeze, speaker of the Anambra house of assembly.
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Meanwhile, Nkechi Chukwurah, Nnenna Okwuosa and Jenkins Alumona, vice-president, Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), will represent the family.
A senior advocate of Nigeria, Nwabueze was born in Athani, Anambra state in 1931.
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