The Federal Government has renamed Federal University Ndufu Alike, in Ebonyi State, to Alex Ekwueme Federal University.
Nigeria's
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, made the announcement on
Friday, during the funeral service of the late elder statesman, Dr Alex
Ekwueme.
Family,
friends, and well-wishers – including government officials among other
dignitaries were present at the event which is ongoing in his hometown
in Oko, Anambra State.
Former
President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Mrs Patience, as well as
former Vice President Namadi Sambo are among those present at the event.
State
governors in attendance include: Willie Obiano (Anambra), Rochas
Okorocha (Imo), Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and
Akinwunmi Ambode (Lagos) among others.
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