The family of late Chief Ojo Maduekwe has released his burial plans.
The release signed by Ikechukwu Uma Maduekwe, on behalf of the family, said that the remains of the foremost politician would be committed to Mother Earth on August 20 at Asagi Ohafia, Abia State.
The release read: "On behalf of the family of Ojo Maduekwe, CFR, I thank the Federal government, Abia and other State Governments, the Diplomatic Community, Political Associates, friends and well-wishers for the Condolences and well wishes that have been extended to us since the departure on Wednesday, July 29, 2016 of our late father. "
According to the program released, there will be a Night of Tributes by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday Auditorium, 2 nd August, 2016.
A Commendation Service by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, at the National Christian Center, Abuja, will hold on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, while on Friday, August 12, there will be a Celebration of Mekaria: Tribute to Ojo Maduekwe, at the Nigeria Air Force Conference Center, Kado, Abuja.
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On Thursday, August 18, 2016, there will be Life & Times of Ojo Maduekwe, at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, to be hosted by the Abia State Government. On Friday August 19, his remains will departs the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja and arrive at his ancestral home Isieke, Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State. - 10am
There will be a Session Court by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) at the Judiciary Headquarters, Umuahia, the same day.
Then his body will depart for Asagi Umuahia, Ohafia where Wake will hold a Service of Songs and Christian at Ojo Maduekwe Residence, Asagi, Ohafia. On Saturday, August 20, there will be a burial service by the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, followed by Interment at Ojo Maduekwe Home, Asagi, Ohafia-
On Sunday August 21, there will be at an Outing Service All Saints Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Asagi Ohafia.
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