PHOTOS: Body Of Former Nigeria's Vice President, Alex Ekwueme Arrives Nigeria for burial ... Ngige Claims Buhari Spent 1Billion On The Decease

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Body of Former Nigeria's Vice President, Alex Ekwueme who died last year in Londond has arrived Nigeria for burial. . He will be buried on February 2nd.

 Meanwhile the Nigeria's Minister Of  Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, yesterday said the Federal Government has spent over N1 Billion on Ekwueme’s burial, Vanguard reports.

  Dr. Chris Ngige, after visiting Oko to inspect preparations for the burial, expressed satisfaction with the level of work already done.

  He said:

  “I am reasonably satisfied with the preparations. I was here last week for inspection and between then and now, work has progressed. The contractors have assured us that all the roads leading into Oko will be very motorable before the burial ceremonies start on  February 1 at Oko.

  “The tomb, which is being financed by the Federal Government, is okay and the contractors have assured us that it will be handed over to us  on Tuesday. The helipad, which the Vice President will use, has also been identified. 

 “Anambra State government is also cooperating because it is constructing some internal roads in Oko and its environs to facilitate movement. The leader of the medical team, Professor Igwegbe of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi is already on ground with his men and I believe that in the next 48 hours, everything will be in place.” Ngige said apart from the vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, top federal government officials were also expected to attend the burial, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari was determined to give the former vice president a befitting burial. 
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