The Central Burial Committee for the late Ohanaeze President, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has announced its preparedness to stage an exceptional funeral for the late leader.
The Committee disclosed on Friday, during the inauguration ceremony of Subcommittees and the Local Organizing Committee, LOC, at the Imo State Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
Speaking at the inauguration, the Chairman of the Burial Committee, Senator by Senator Ben Ndi Obi, explained that Iwuanyanwu was a global citizen. He described him as a nationalist whose contributions to national development are legendary.
“Iwuanyanwu was a success story in diverse fields of human endeavours,” he said.
Obi added that the deceased leader served the Igbo at an elderly age with utmost passion, dedication and sincerity.
The Chairman also disclosed that there will be days of tributes for Iwuanyanwu in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu and Owerri.
“A Service of Songs is slated for Tuesday, October 29, at Attah, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. While the interment takes place in his country home of Attah on November 1, 2024,” he said.
The programme further indicates that there will be more elaborate ceremonies at Enugu. These include taking the corpse of Chief Iwuanyanwu to the Headquarters of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, at No. 7 Park Avenue, GRA, Enugu.
The Burial Committee, however, assured that more details of the above events will be communicated to the general public.
The statement by Ohanaeze’s National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, read:
“Senator Obi seized the opportunity to express immense delight that eminent persons and groups have shown interest and enthusiasm in giving a befitting farewell to the late Igbo leader.
“He, however, cautioned that the only authentic Burial Committee for the funeral of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is the one that was set up by the South East Governors Forum led by His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State.
“It is, therefore, advised that to avoid a clash of events and inappropriate channels, any other group that wants to organize any event with respect to the funeral rites of Chief Iwuanyanwu should contact the Central Burial Committee for clarifications.”
The statement, however, did not provide contacts.
source: Daily Post
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