Achebe's Body Arrives Nigeria May 21


The remains of late novelist, poet and literary icon, Prof. Chinualumogu Achebe is expected to  arrive at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 ahead of its interment on Thursday, May 23, 2013, the burial committee has said.
Chairman of Achebe's  National Transition Committee Prof. Uzodinma Nwala revealed this Thursday in Abuja while announcing the one-week eventful transition programme in honour of the late author.
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