SENATOR UCHE CHUKWUMERIJE IS DEAD AT 76

Former Information Minister and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Uche Chukwumerije is dead. He died at the age of 76.
His death was made known by his first son, Chidi Chukwumerije through a statement,
"On the evening of Sunday, the 19th of April, 2015, surrounded by his family, Comrade Uche Chukwumerije passed into the open arms of history, and of our Lord Jesus Christ, after a long but gallant battle with lung cancer. His life is many volumes, which can only be told with care and time, of dedication and focus, intergrity and discipline, and an unbroken love for the highest ideals of our shared humanity. Details of burial arrangements will be announced in due course. We ask only for your prayers and good wishes", the statement read.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.