FormerAnambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has described former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme as a good Nigerian, who showed examples through his commitment to nation building.

Obi, who accompanied Ekwueme’s remains from the UK on Monday, spoke during the brief ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.

Describing Ekwueme as a father, Obi said that “the best way to preserve his memories is through good governance, along his lofty dreams of peace and development anchored on justice and equity, which he pursued with adamantine consistency.”

Similarly, former HealthMinister, Prof. AlphonsusB. C. Nwosu said that Ekwueme, until his last breath, remained a thoroughbred professional, focused politician, committed patriot and worthy statesman. He prayed to God to grant him eternal rest.

On his part, Minister of Agriculture, Chief Audu Ogbeh said Ekwueme was a true father and a patriot.

Former Abia StateGovernor, Senator Theodore Orji described Ekwueme as one politician that had the interest of the country at heart and remained focused and consistent on that.

•Photo showsAgriculture Minister, Chief Audu Ogbeh (middle), flanked by former Governor Peter Obi (left), and former Minister of Health, Prof. A. B. C. Nwosu, during the brief burial ceremonies of Dr. Alex Ekwueme at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja, on Monday