Ex- Senate President, Wayas to be buried Nov 30th after 3 years

From Ene Asuquo, Calabar

The former Senate President of Nigeria, Late Joseph Wayas would be buried November 30th three years after his demise at a London Hospital.

The secretary of the central planning committee for the burial of the late former Senate President and the convener, Who is Who in Northern Cross River, Dorn Cklaimz Enamhe made the disclosure in Calabar yesterday at a press conference

Recall that Wayas died Nov 30th 2022 in a London Hospital where he had been undergoing medical care due to unavoidable complications, his remains was kept at the London morgue awaiting his burial that could not hold due to disagreement amongst family members

According to him, “the funeral has been slated for 30th November, 2024.Exact details about service of songs, commendation service and final burial rites will be announced next week” he stated.

Joseph Wayas, from Obanliku local government area of Cross River State served as Senate President from 1979 to 1983 during the Second Republic, distinguished himself through his dedication to democratic Ideals and unity in governance.

“We would like to once again express our profound gratitude to the Governor of cross river state, Senator Bassey Otu for his steadfast will and determination in ensuring that the story of our late Senate President Concludes in a manner befitting his legacy”

He said further that, “His Excellency’s commitment to honour Joseph Wayas underscores the administration’s respect for the contributions of our leaders and is a testament to his dedication to preserving the dignity of our state’s great son”.

He also extended appreciation to the Senate President of Nigeria, His Excellency Sen. Godswill Obot Akpabio, for his invaluable support and commitment to the cause and his willingness to honour Wayas by arranging transportation of the remains from Abuja to Calabar.