From Okwe Obi, Abuja
A former Governor of Enugu State, Okwesilieze Nwodo, has been appointed to head the national burial committee of the late Chukwuemeka Ezeife.
Ezeife, a former Governor of Anambra State, died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja on December 14, 2023, aged 86.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, who commissioned the committee in Abuja, encouraged those selected to ensure a befitting burial rite the deceased.
“You have sons in the National Assembly, and we, the members of the National Assembly, have said that when you make your budget, give us our share for contribution.
“We are going to solidly stand behind this committee. So give it your best. Whenever you need us, we are available. We will not abandon you.
“Ezeife was a great man who sacrificed for the Igbo tribe. He believed in a South East of peace and unity. He did not stand for the killing and destruction some people are carrying out in the region now.
“He also believed in dialogue and the spirit of oneness. So, we will use his burial to tell Nigerians that Igbo people are united,” he said.
Nwodo, in his acceptance speech, said: “We are determined, we have the vision and we know that the statement we want to make will be achieved and you will all be proud to be Igbo people.”