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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.
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May his gentle soul rest
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