Bianca, widow of late Chief EmekaOdumegwu-Ojukwu, yesterday expressed gratitude to Nigerians resident in the United Kingdom (UK) for their support to the family during the period of her husband’s hospitalisation, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
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.
“Your visits, love and support was 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 of Ikemba 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.
“The Ikemba died in your hands; it is only sensible that you (CANUK) are encouraged to play a major role in the Ikemba’s burial,’’ Okafor said.
Earlier, Folayan described the Ikemba 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 government to repair the roads leading to the Eastern part of the country to enable Nigerians travel without hitch to the burial.