Ojukwu Finally Laid To Rest

Date: 02-03-2012 5:35 pm (12 years ago) | Author: Naija Nedu
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The Saint Michaels Catholic Church in Umudim, Nnewi in Anambra state, South-east Nigeria was on Friday filled to capacity as eminent Nigerians gathered for the church service/requiem mass for the late Biafra warlord and Igbo leader, Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu.

President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife Dame Patience Jonathan were among those in attendance at the funeral service. Other dignitaries present at the service were the former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme and Justice Chukwudifu Oputa.

Also present at the funeral ceremony were the governors of Delta state, Emmanuel Uduaghan; Liyel Imoke, the governor of Cross River; the Anambra state governor, Peter Obi and the Abia states governor, Theodore Orji.

The Deputy Speaker House of Representative, Emeka Ihedioha, Chief of Army staff, Major General Onyeabo Azubike Ihejirika and Senator Chris Ngige were also present at the funeral service.

Mr Jonathan in his condolence.....

http://nai jane du.com/great-igbo-leader-dim-odumegwu-ojukwu-finally-laid-to-rest/

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- santosdan at 2-03-2012 07:01 PM (12 years ago)
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he is really an icon
Posted: at 2-03-2012 07:01 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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- kebella at 2-03-2012 07:02 PM (12 years ago)
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a rare gem Cool

Posted: at 2-03-2012 07:02 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Idowut at 2-03-2012 09:34 PM (12 years ago)
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Bye Bye and RIP
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