The father of African literature begins his journey home

 

 

 

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.

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