The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on Tuesday inaugurated the Committee that will oversee the burial arrangement of the late former Vice-President, Dr.Alex Ekwueme.
Ekwueme had died in the United Kingdom on the 19th of November, 2017 at the age of 85
Inaugurating the committee, Boss Mustapha eulogized Dr. Alex as a personality, who have served his fatherland meritoriously.
The SGF assured the family members who are part of the Committee that Dr. Alex Ekwueme would be given a befitting and state burial.
He told them that Federal Government would foot the bill and the evacuation of the body from London hospital.
A statement by the Deputy Director (Press), Mohammed T. K. Nakorji, on behalf of the SGF listed the members of the committee to include Mr. Boss Mustapha – Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN – Member, Alhaji Lai Mohammed – Member.
Other members are Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, Senator (Dr.) Chris N. Ngige, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, Mallam Lawal Musa Daura.
Also in the committee are Pastor Goodheart Obi Ekwueme, Prof. Osita Chukwulobelu – SSG, Anambra State, Dr. R. P. Ugo, FCIPM, FICA – Member/Secretary.
The Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Roy Ugo will also serve as Secretary.