Photos on Tuesday emerged from the National Assembly complex amid a valedictory session held in honor of late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports the senator representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, slumped and died in London, United Kingdom in July.
He was aged 52.
In the photos that emerged, showed the moment the casket containing the remains of the late senator was laid at the National Assembly complex.
Dignitaries such as Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, are currently present at the NASS complex.
The Vice President is expected to speak in honour and memory of the late Senator during the event.
See some photos from the valedictory session below:
Meanwhile the Ubah’ family had announced in a the statement signed by Ifeanyi Ubah (Jnr) that the senator will be buried in his hometown Nnewi town Local Government Area of Anambra State on the 22nd of November, 2024.
The announcement read, “With profound sadness and deep loss, the family of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah announces the arrangements for his funeral ceremony/interment. Senator Ubah was a loving husband, father and an accomplished statesman whose legacy will continue to inspire all those whose lives he touched.
“His departure has left a deep void, but we are comforted by the overwhelming support from friends, well-wishers, and the general public.
“We hereby announce that the interment/funeral ceremony of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024. This will be a solemn moment as we lay him to rest and celebrate a life dedicated to service, leadership, and humanity.
“Further details, including the schedule of programmes and venues for his burial activities, will be announced by the National Burial Committee in due course. The family, alongside the Committee, is working to ensure that all arrangements will reflect the magnitude of the legacy he left behind.
“For those who wish to send condolence messages, we kindly request that scanned copies of these messages be forwarded to senifeanyiubahburial@gmail.com. Your expressions of sympathy and support will be greatly appreciated.”
