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Senator Uche Chukuwumerije dies at 75

The former Minister of Information died on the evening of Sunday, April 19, at the Turkish Hospital in Abuja.

Senator Uche Chukwumerije

Senator Uche Chukwumerije is dead.

The former Minister of Information died on the evening of Sunday, April 19, 2015, at the Turkish Hospital in Abuja.

His death was announced via a statement released by his son, Chidi. It reads:

“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.”

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“His life is many volumes, which can only be told with care and time, of dedication and focus, integrity 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.”

Chukwumerije’s death was also confirmed by the Senate via spokesperson, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe.

“The Senate will surely miss his erudite contributions on the floor of the chamber and his painstaking approach to committee work. Chukwumerije was indeed an embodiment of legislative tradition and consummate activists democrat who loved his people passionately”, Abaribe said.

Before his death, Chukwumerije was the representative for the Abia North Senatorial District.

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He was 75 years old.

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