Zwingina’s funeral rites begin Wednesday
14 October 2024 |
2:40 am
The remains of Senator Jonathan Zwingina, who died 12 days ago, will be buried on October 22 in his hometown of Guyuk in Adamawa State after a funeral service. He was 70.
The remains of Senator Jonathan Zwingina, who died 12 days ago, will be buried on October 22 in his hometown of Guyuk in Adamawa State after a funeral service. He was 70.
According to a statement signed on behalf of the Zwingina family and the funeral committee, led by former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, and former Information Minister, Labaran Maku, the funeral rites would kick off in Abuja on Wednesday evening with a commendation service at First Baptist Church, Garki. This will be followed by a Night of Tributes the next day at Armed Forces Officers Mess, Asokoro.
On October 21, there would be a Night of Commendations and Tributes in Yola.
In the statement, the committee highlighted Zwingina’s contributions to nationhood.
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The remains of Senator Jonathan Zwingina, who died 12 days ago, will be buried on October 22 in his hometown of Guyuk in Adamawa State after a funeral service. He was 70.
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