President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, and other guests are among those that would grace the day of tribute for late president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Dozie Ikedife.
Ikedife died on December 11, 2018 and was buried on December 12, 2018, according to his wish.
But his son, Dozie Ikedife Jnr who spoke to journalists on Wednesday said the event which is tagged ‘day of tribute’ was the same as the funeral of his dad since he was buried immediately according to his instruction.
He said, “There is no much distinction between funeral ceremony and day of tribute since the activities to mark the events are the same, again all these things are done according to my father’s wishes.”
He said the event would hold in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Friday 5, 2019 under the chairmanship of First Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazuruike Amechi.
“We are expecting President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice Yemi Osinbajo, Minister for Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Vice Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, Ohaneze Ndigbo President General, Chief Nnia Nwodo, among others are expected to be at the event.
“The ceremony would kick off by 12:00 pm at Anaedo Hall, Nnewi,” Ikedife Jnr said.
