The Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi who announced the date, said it was reached after an extensive consultation with stakeholders. Obi added that the meeting at Enugu Government House involved family members of the late writer.
He, however, failed to give details on the burial, stressing that the meeting deliberated on other issues about security and the Enugu International Airport.
Other governors at the meeting were Martin Elechi (Ebonyi), Theodore Orji (Abia) and Sullivan Chime (Enugu). Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, was represented by his Deputy, Eze Madumere.
R.I.P. Sir.