By Julius Ajayi
The Senate on Tuesday devoted its plenary session to paying tribute to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South in the National Assembly.
The senator’s casket was placed in state at the foyer of the White House wing, positioned directly in front of the Senate Chamber.
The day’s proceedings were singularly focused on a “Valedictory Session,” as indicated on the order paper.
In a mark of respect, Senate President Godswill Akpabio wore traditional Isi-Enyi attire, complemented by a red cap and dark sunglasses. Similarly, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele was dressed in Isi-Agwu attire.
Ubah’s seat in the chamber was adorned with flowers and draped in a cloth painted in the colours of the Nigerian flag.
The session was open to non-senators, allowing dignitaries and other invited guests to pay their respects.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Anambra State Governor Chris Ngige, and former Anambra Central Senator Uche Ekwunife were among those in attendance.
The wives of presiding and principal Senate officers were also present, including Ekaette Akpabio, wife of the Senate President; Hajiya Jibrin Barau, wife of the Deputy Senate President; and Oluyemisi Bamidele, wife of the Senate Leader.
Earlier, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, led a delegation of House leaders in a solemn procession around the late senator’s casket.
The atmosphere was sombre as the Senate paid its final tributes to Senator Ubah, whose contributions to the legislative body were celebrated during the session.
See photos of the late Senator’s casket below.