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Anambra honours Ekwueme, declares Thursday work free day

In honour of the late second republic Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme, Anambra State government has declared Thursday a work free day.

The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Professor Solo Chukwudebelu who made the announcement said it was to enable Anambra people to participate effectively in the programme billed for the day by the state government in honour of the late vice president at the famous Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.

According to the statement, all markets and businesses in the state would be closed on that day to enable Ndi Anambra, friends, associates and well-wishers to pay their last respects to the late Ekwueme.

He noted further that everyone is expected to attend the commendation ceremony, stressing that the ceremony would commence at 10am that day.

Findings also revealed that the renovation work had already commenced at the Ekwueme Square preparatory to the ceremony as canopies and stands were being erected at various points.

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