Former
Information Minister and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District,
Uche Chukwumerije, has passed on.
This was
disclosed in a statement by his first son, Chidi Chukwumerije.
The
statement read; “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, 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.”
Senator
Chukwumerije served as Minister of Information during the military regime of
Ibrahim Babangida.
Born
November 1939, he was elected a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in
April 2003, representing Abia North Senatorial District on the platform of the
PDP.
He studied
Economics at the University of Ibadan.
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