Senate on Wednesday demanded a state burial for Prof. Chinua Achebe.
The renowned author died on the 21st of March in the United States at the age of 82. Senator representing Anambra Central, Chris Ngige, brought a motion, signed by all the senators, drawing attention to Achebe’s contributions to the growth of literature and political activism.
Ngige noted that Achebe was a world figure and personality, who brought fame and prestige to humanity through his literary work. Describing Achebe as “a social critic, an activist poet, a principled personae, who denied himself several accolades”, Ngige noted
that the late professor of Literature marketed and exported Nigerian and African culture to many countries of the world.
Ngige added, “Despite his incapacitation, he continued to be active in his work and intellectual contributions to the richness of life, the arts and culture of Nigeria and Africa during that period, published several works, including his latest work, There was a country.
“Achebe’s death was a monumental loss to his family, the people of Anambra Central Senatorial District, Anambra State, Nigeria, Africa and the world.
SOURCE: PUNCH NG
