Nigeria: Committee Announces Oluwole Awolowo's Burial Arrangements

9 April 2013

Oluwole Awolowo Burial Planning Committee has released details of a three-day funeral arrangements to mark the transition of the late Publisher of the Tribune titles, Chief Oluwole Awolowo.

The remains of the deceased are expected to arrive Nigeria from London at 6am, Wednesday, April 17, while a valedictory session and lying-in-state will hold at the Lagos State House of Assembly, before the body leaves for 31, Park Lane, Apapa, for a service of songs at 5pm.

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