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Today, Thursday December 14, 2023, all roads will lead to Nguru, in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Imo State, as the remains of Sir Eustace Eke is lowered to mother earth.<\/p>\n
Sir Eustace Eke was a foremost Media guru, and Political Heavy weight who died as a Statesman.<\/p>\n
He once contested for the Governorship position of Imo State during the Third Republic era.<\/p>\n
His Body will leave the Mortuary by 8am for his Palatial Home in Ngor Okpala.<\/p>\n
His remains would lie in state in his compound by 9am.<\/p>\n
His final rites commenced yesterday in his country home, Igolo House, Egbelu Nguru with a Night of Tributes.<\/p>\n
Today the burial Church Service will be at St Theresa\u2019s Catholic Parish, Nguru.<\/p>\n
His interment will follow immediately in his compound after the service.<\/p>\n
Sir Eustace Eke was a knight of St John International (KSJI).<\/p>\n
Speaking to the Press, the Chairman of the Publicity Subcommittee of the National Burial Committee, Chief Henry Ekpe said that Nigeria has lost a great Leader, while Ngor Okpala has lost a doyen of politics.<\/p>\n
\u201cNdaa Eustace was like a father to all of us. He was a great professional and a moderate politician who believed in peace. But most importantly the progress and development of Ngor Okpala was so dear to him. We have lost a super Hero. May his soul rest in peace\u201d Ekpe said.<\/p>\n
The Chairman of the National Burial Committee is Okenze Sylvester Obinna, while the Secretary is Prince Macdonald Enwere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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