Imo senator, Uwajumogu, for burial February 21 – TheNigerialawyer

The remains of the late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu of Imo North
will be buried on Friday, February 21.

A statement by Nnadozie Uwajumogu, on behalf of the family, said
the date was chosen after due consultations and in line with the
custom and tradition of Umuihi in the Ihitte/Uboma Local Government
Area of Imo State.

The statement noted that Acho Obioma had been chosen as the
chairman of the funeral rites’ planning committee.

Uwajumogu had collapsed and died in Abuja on December 18, after
attending Senate plenary the previous day.

The statement read, “In line with the tradition of his
community, the family, extended family, in-laws and close friends
met many times to consider a suitable date for the burial of
Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu.

“After due consultations, the family wishes to announce that the
burial will hold on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his country home,
Umuihi, Ihitte Uboma LGA, Imo State.

“Additionally, a broad based burial committee has been
constituted under the chairmanship of Acho Obioma and charged with
the planning, preparation and execution of the burial.

“Uwajumogu’s family wishes to thank everyone who has comforted
the family in this trying moment.”