Former Information Minister and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Uche Chukwumerije, has passed on.
This was disclosed in a statement by his first son, Chidi Chukwumerije.
The statement read; “On the evening of Sunday, the 19th of April, 2015, surrounded by his family, Comrade Uche Chukwumerije passed into the open arms of history, and of our Lord Jesus Christ, after a long but gallant battle with lung cancer.
“His life is many volumes, which can only be told with care and time, of dedication and focus, integrity and discipline, and an unbroken love for the highest ideals of our shared humanity.
“Details of burial arrangements will be announced in due course. We ask only for your prayers and good wishes.”Click:Huge debts await Buhari, in-coming govs
Senator Chukwumerije served as Minister of Information during the military regime of Ibrahim Babangida.
Born November 1939, he was elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in April 2003, representing Abia North Senatorial District on the platform of the PDP.
He studied Economics at the University of Ibadan.
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Posted: at 19-04-2015 09:21 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
chylind5 at 19-04-2015 09:53 PM (10 years ago) (f)
It's a pity. May his soul find eternal rest. Amen
Posted: at 19-04-2015 09:53 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Another antiprogress of nigeria just pass away..I just hope all the greedy politicians that has prevented nigeria from prevailing in her will to become a great nation,shall all pass on and let our dear country shout owuru
Posted: at 19-04-2015 09:55 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
...I remember this guy... ...na that guy wey be dey give us conspiracy news during Abacha time...lol ...RIP though...surely he will be hangin' with Abacha...say hi to him though... ...another one bites the dust... ..
Posted: at 20-04-2015 02:40 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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