Meet Chinua Achebe's Son As Body Arrives Enugu Today

China Achebe's son in middle with Gov Peter Obi

The remains of Literary Icon Prof Chinua Achbe will arrive Enugu today according to a statement by Anambra State Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Oselloka Obaze.

Governors of the five Southeast states are expected to receive the body at the Akanu Ibiam Airport, Enugu.

The statement said the body would be brought to Awka, tomorrow morning (Wednesday).

Archdeacon in charge of Ogidi Archdeaconry, Ven. Obi Ubaka, said all arrangements required at the St. Philip’s Anglican Church would be met to accord a befitting funeral to the late Achebe.

On Sunday, Obi said the state was ready to accord Prof. Achebe a befitting burial.

Obi spoke while inspecting the St. Philip’s Anglican Church, Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area, where the burial service will take place on Thursday.

The governor had inspected the late Achebe’s country home and his final resting place, which was nearly completed and designed as a mini museum to house all Achebe’s works.

Obi, who expressed satisfaction with the level of preparations, urged Nigerians to emulate the late literary icon, noting that the state government would not relent in honouring people like the late Achebe, who contributed positively to the advancement of the society.