The body, which arrived at about 3.27pm Friday, from Enugu International Airport, was accompanied by his children,members of the national assembly, members of the Federal Executive Council headed by Senator Ben Obi, Senator representing Abia South, Senator Enyinaya Abaribe, chairman, national burial committee : Ptrofessor Alphonous Nswosu among other dignotories that witnessed the finall ceremony to the outspoken senator.
President Goodluck Jonathan in his tribute to the late Senator, who was represented by Senator Ben Obi, described the late senator as a man of many pars whose legacy were indelible in the minds of all, also his contribution to the development of education in Nigeria would forever be remembered,Also, the President General of Isuochi Development Union, Chief George Mgbourukwu , said the late senator made many contributions to his kinsmen in particular Abia stae and Nigeria in general.
His children including Chika Chukwumerije said, they could not believe that their father was dead, adding however that the way he stamped his feet when it came to matters of national interest was the way he would knock at the gate of heaven and door will be opne unto him.
