The Senate has honoured the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South in the National Assembly, News About Nigeria reports.
On Tuesday, the Senate dedicated its plenary session to a valedictory tribute to Ubah, featuring just “Valedictory Session” in its order paper. His seat in the chamber was adorned with flowers and draped in cloth painted in the colours of the Nigerian flag.
The session was open to non-senators, allowing dignitaries and other invited guests to pay their respects. Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige, and former Anambra Central Senator Uche Ekwunife were among those in attendance.
The wives of presiding and principal Senate officers also attended, including Ekaette Akpabio, wife of the Senate President; Hajiya Jibrin Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President; and Oluyemisi Bamidele, wife of the Senate Leader.
In a show of respect, Senate President Godswill Akpabio wore traditional Isi-Enyi attire, paired with a matching red cap and dark sunglasses. Similarly, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele wore Isi-Agwu attire.
The casket bearing the remains of the late senator lay in state at the foyer of the White House wing, directly in front of the Senate Chamber. Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas led a delegation of House leaders in a solemn procession around the casket.
The atmosphere was sombre as the Senate paid its final tributes to Senator Ubah, celebrating his contributions to the legislative body.
Recall that the senator’s remains arrived in Nigeria a few days ago in preparation for his burial.
The businessman turned politician, who represented Anambra South in the National Assembly, will be buried on Friday, November 22. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah passed away in London on July 27 at the age of 52.
