his family has officially announced.
The announcement was contained in a four paragraph letter the late
senator's family wrote to the Senate entitled: "The passing away of
Senator Uche Chukwumerije".
Senate President, David Mark, read the letter signed by Che Chidi
Chukwumerije, on behalf of the family on the floor of the Senate
yesterday before lawmakers adjourned plenary as a mark of respect for
their departed colleague.
The letter reads, "With total submission to the will of God, I will
like to use this opportunity to inform you Distinguished Senate
President and all the members of this Distinguished Senate of the
demise of your friend and colleague, Senator Uche Chukwumerije, the
Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in the 7th
National Assembly.
"He passed away on Sunday, 19th of April 2015 at the age of 76 after a
gallant battle with lung cancer.
"Senator Uche Chukwumerije was born in Ogoja in the present day Cross
River State on the 11th of January 1939.
"His was a life dedicated to public service. From his early days in
the 1960 with the likes of the West African Pilot, the Nigerian
Broadcasting Corporation and the Daily Times right up to the time of
his first election into the Senate in 2003, Senator Uche Chukwumerije
has consistently played key roles in shaping the course and character
of our beloved country.
"A three time ranking Senator in the 4th Republic, a minister of the
Federal Government in the 3rd Republic, the National Publicity
Secretary of the Peoples' Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2nd Republic,
the Biafran Director of Propaganda in the Civil War and an ardent
socialist, activist and political commentator in the 1st Republic,
Senator Uche Chukwumerije's life and activities coincided with major
movements in the Nigerian history.
"Therefore, with gratitude to God for a rich and remarkable life, we
the members of the family of the Distinguished Senator humbly invite
this Distinguished Senate to join us in celebrating the life of this
great Nigerian".
According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the Night
of tribute will be on Wednesday, 20th of May 2015 at a venue to be
announced in Abuja, Wake keep, Thursday 21st of May 2015 at the
Chukwumerije Family Compound Ngodo -Isuochi, Abia State.
Church service: Friday 22nd May 2015 at Wesley Cathedral Methodist
Church - Ngodo Isuochi Abia State. Interment to follow immediately
afterwards at Uche Chukwumerije's Compound, Ngodo, Isuochi.
Meanwhile, Mark has assured that the Senate would give the Senator,
who until his demise was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Education,
a heroic burial.
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