BURIAL PROGRAMME OF PROFESSOR CHINUA
ACHEBE
DAY 1 May 19th Sunday (DAY OF PRAYERS AND RELIGIOUS
WORSHIP.)
3.00pm. National Christian Center, Abuja.
It shall also hold at
other Centres throughout Nigeria and beyond.
DAY 2 May 20th Monday (ANA
SYMPOSIUM).
Association of Nigerian Authors Symposium on the life and times
of Professor Chinualumogu Achebe 10.00am - 1.00pm.
International Conference
Centre, Abuja
DAY OF TRIBUTES.
Tributes from National leaders,
writers and associates of Professor Achebe from all over the
World
Arrangements will be made for those who are not present to relay
their tributes via live telecast.
A number of cultural troupes drawn
from different parts of the Country shall perform during the night of tributes.
5.00pm - 8.00pm. International Conference Centre, Abuja
DAY 3. May 21st
Tuesday - BODY ARRIVES NIGERIA.
Airport Reception.
Body will be received
upon arrival by a delegation of Nigerian Leaders. Diplomatic and Cultural
representatives from African nations shall be in attendance to pay their
respects.
Cultural troupes from different parts of the African continent
shall perform at the airport reception. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,
Abuja.
Reception in the Federal Capital - National Assembly
Body
departs for Enugu
Enugu Airport Reception.
The body shall be received
at the Enugu airport by the South Eastern Governors under the chairmanship of HE
Peter Obi, governor of Anambra State/Ohanaeze leadership/Traditional Rulers -
Akanu-Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
Academic Procession and
Ceremony
The University of Nigeria and sister Universities in the region and
beyond, will participate in an academic procession and ceremony at the Enugu
campus, where a short and solemn ceremony will be conducted -University of
Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu Campus
Ohanaeze Night of Mourning and Ikoro Salute
- Ohanaeze Secretariat, Park avenue, Enugu
DAY 4. May 22nd
Wednesday
Body departs for Anambra State and is received at the boundary of
Enugu and Anambra States by the Governor of Anambra State and other leaders -
Enugu-Anambra Border.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE CARNIVAL
A carnival of
African culture shall be on display to celebrate the life and works of Chinua
Achebe - Alex Ekwueme Stadium.
The body departs Awka and will be received
at Ogidi by members of the family, the President General of Ogidi Town Union,
Ogidi Regent in Council and the Elders of Ogidi - OGIDI
Body will then
proceed and be received at the Idemmili Local Government Headquarters - Idemmili
Local Government Headquarters, Ogidi
Body will then proceed to Achebe's
compound for Christian Service of Songs - Achebe's Family
Compound.
Literary Obsequies and wake-keep by the Association of Nigerian
Authors till dawn Ogidi -Town HallAchebe's Family Compound.
DAY 5. May
23rd Thursday - BURIAL SERVICE AND INTERMENT
Body will lie in state in
his residence. Family groups will undertake a procession -Achebe's Family
Compound.
Body departs to the church for a traditional Anglican Burial
Service - St. Phillips Anglican Church, Ogidi.
The President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and other heads of
State, State governors, Diplomats and International Literary dignitaries will be
in attendance.
Body moves back to the Family residence after the Church
service for interment - Achebe's Family Compound.
The family begins to
receive condolence visits from guests - Achebe's Family Compound.
DAY 6.
May 24th Friday - IKWA OZU - Achebe's Family Compound.
MUSLIM JU’MAT
SERVICE. Nigerians offer prayers. Central Mosque Abuja.
DAY 7. May 25th
Saturday - IKWA OZU CONTINUES - Achebe's Family Compound.
DAY 8. May 26th
Sunday - CHRISTIAN OUTING SERVICE/THANKSGIVING
- St Phillips Anglican Church,
Ogidi.
Dr. Ikechukwu Achebe - For the family Professor T. Uzodinma
Nwala
Coordinator, Chinua Achebe Transition Committee
Dr. Kabir
Ahmed
Secretary April 25, 2013.
DAY 1 May 19th Sunday (DAY OF PRAYERS AND RELIGIOUS WORSHIP.)
3.00pm. National Christian Center, Abuja.
It shall also hold at other Centres throughout Nigeria and beyond.
DAY 2 May 20th Monday (ANA SYMPOSIUM).
Association of Nigerian Authors Symposium on the life and times of Professor Chinualumogu Achebe 10.00am - 1.00pm.
International Conference Centre, Abuja
DAY OF TRIBUTES.
Tributes from National leaders, writers and associates of Professor Achebe from all over the World
Arrangements will be made for those who are not present to relay their tributes via live telecast.
A number of cultural troupes drawn from different parts of the Country shall perform during the night of tributes. 5.00pm - 8.00pm. International Conference Centre, Abuja
DAY 3. May 21st Tuesday - BODY ARRIVES NIGERIA.
Airport Reception.
Body will be received upon arrival by a delegation of Nigerian Leaders. Diplomatic and Cultural representatives from African nations shall be in attendance to pay their respects.
Cultural troupes from different parts of the African continent shall perform at the airport reception. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Reception in the Federal Capital - National Assembly
Body departs for Enugu
Enugu Airport Reception.
The body shall be received at the Enugu airport by the South Eastern Governors under the chairmanship of HE Peter Obi, governor of Anambra State/Ohanaeze leadership/Traditional Rulers - Akanu-Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
Academic Procession and Ceremony
The University of Nigeria and sister Universities in the region and beyond, will participate in an academic procession and ceremony at the Enugu campus, where a short and solemn ceremony will be conducted -University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Enugu Campus
Ohanaeze Night of Mourning and Ikoro Salute - Ohanaeze Secretariat, Park avenue, Enugu
DAY 4. May 22nd Wednesday
Body departs for Anambra State and is received at the boundary of Enugu and Anambra States by the Governor of Anambra State and other leaders - Enugu-Anambra Border.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE CARNIVAL
A carnival of African culture shall be on display to celebrate the life and works of Chinua Achebe - Alex Ekwueme Stadium.
The body departs Awka and will be received at Ogidi by members of the family, the President General of Ogidi Town Union, Ogidi Regent in Council and the Elders of Ogidi - OGIDI
Body will then proceed and be received at the Idemmili Local Government Headquarters - Idemmili Local Government Headquarters, Ogidi
Body will then proceed to Achebe's compound for Christian Service of Songs - Achebe's Family Compound.
Literary Obsequies and wake-keep by the Association of Nigerian Authors till dawn Ogidi -Town HallAchebe's Family Compound.
DAY 5. May 23rd Thursday - BURIAL SERVICE AND INTERMENT
Body will lie in state in his residence. Family groups will undertake a procession -Achebe's Family Compound.
Body departs to the church for a traditional Anglican Burial Service - St. Phillips Anglican Church, Ogidi.
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and other heads of State, State governors, Diplomats and International Literary dignitaries will be in attendance.
Body moves back to the Family residence after the Church service for interment - Achebe's Family Compound.
The family begins to receive condolence visits from guests - Achebe's Family Compound.
DAY 6. May 24th Friday - IKWA OZU - Achebe's Family Compound.
MUSLIM JU’MAT SERVICE. Nigerians offer prayers. Central Mosque Abuja.
DAY 7. May 25th Saturday - IKWA OZU CONTINUES - Achebe's Family Compound.
DAY 8. May 26th Sunday - CHRISTIAN OUTING SERVICE/THANKSGIVING
- St Phillips Anglican Church, Ogidi.
Dr. Ikechukwu Achebe - For the family Professor T. Uzodinma Nwala
Coordinator, Chinua Achebe Transition Committee
Dr. Kabir Ahmed
Secretary April 25, 2013.
Nice job. May his soul RIP
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