After Being Kept In London Morgue For 3 Years, Joseph Waya’s Body Finally Arrives In Abuja
The body of Mr. Joseph Wayas, arrived in Abuja, the federal capital territory ,on Wednesday.
His body had been kept in morgue in London since three years ago.
Wayas, a prominent politician in the country, served as Senate President between October 1, 1979 and December 31, 1983.
He died in a London hospital on November 30, 2021, at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.
His first wife had died 12 days later but her funeral was held without delay.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that British Airways 083 that carried the body of the former Senate president left Heathrow Airport London on Wednesday and arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at 4:40 am (Local time).
Jarigbe Agom, Peter Akpanke, family members and friends received Waya’s body at the airport which was again kept in morgue at the National Hospital, Abuja.
Jarigbe thanked the Governor of Cross River state, Bassey Otu for facilitating the transportation of the late former Senate President’s body from London, adding that he is confident that the governor will give the former elder statesman a befitting burial.
Prominent Nigerians including Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, Ntufam Fidelis Ugbo, Jonny Agim, SAN, and Hon. Cletus Obun were later seen at the former Senate President’s residence in Asokoro , Abuja where they signed the book of condolence-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
