Senate President Akpabio leads presidential delegation to Namibia for late President Geingob’s burial

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio will today lead a presidential delegation to attend the state funeral of the late President of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, who passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 83.

In a statement released on Saturday, Eseme Eyiboh, media aide to Akpabio, announced that the trip was initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Tinubu appointed Akpabio as his Special Envoy and Leader of the Nigerian delegation to the event in Windhoek, Namibia, as stated in a letter dated February 22, 2024.

Accompanying Akpabio are Mr. Zephaniah Jisalo, the Honourable Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, and Mr. Ya’u Shehu Darazo, Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs.

According to the Program of Events, a Memorial Service in honor of the late leader will take place at Independence Stadium on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 14:00 hours. Similarly, the Burial Service will be held at Heroes’ Acre, Windhoek, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 10:00 hours.

Eyibo clarified that the purpose of the trip is to demonstrate Nigeria’s solidarity with the government and people of Namibia. It also aims to convey President Tinubu’s heartfelt condolences and his sincere personal regards to the people of Namibia.