Ojukwu’s wife expresses gratitude to Nigerians in UK

Bianca Ojukwu

Ojukwu’s wife expresses gratitude to Nigerians in UK

Bianca Ojukwu, widow of late Major General Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Thursday expressed gratitude to Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom (UK) for their support to the family during the period of her husband’s hospitalisation.

She expressed the gratitude when a delegation from the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK (CANUK), led by its chairman, Mr Bimbo Folayan, paid her a condolence visit in London.

Bianca said: “Your visits, love and support were very consistent throughout the period my husband was in the hospital. I thank you all for this.”

She assured CANUK that they would be involved in the burial processes when the final arrangements were concluded by the family.

Also, one of Ojukwu’s uncles, Chief Innocent Okafor, said CANUK would be included in the committees working on the burial arrangements.

Okafor said:“The Ikemba died in your hands; it is only sensible that you (CANUK) be encouraged to play a major role in the Ikemba’s burial.”

Earlier, Folayan described the Ikemba (Ojukwu) as a nationalist who meant well for the country.

“Ikemba is one of the heroes of our generation. As part of our continued support, CANUK will be willing and ready to participate in the burial arrangements,” Folayan said.

He also used the opportunity to appeal to the Nigerian government to repair the roads leading to the Eastern part of the country to enable Nigerians to travel without hitch for the burial.

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