The body of Senator Jonathan Zwingina, who died on 12 days ago, will be buried on October 22 in his hometown in Guyuk, Adamawa State after a funeral service.
He was 70. According to a statement signed on behalf of the Zwingina family and the funeral committee by former senate president, Senator Ken Nnamani, and former information minister, Labaran Maku, the funeral rites will kick off in Abuja on Wednesday evening with a commendation service at First Baptist Church Garki.
This will be followed by a Night of Tributes on Thursday at Armed Forces Officers’ Mess, Asokoro. On October 21, there will be a Night of Commendations and Tributes in Yola.
In the statement, the burial committee paid tributes to Zwingina as follows: “Sen (Dr) Zwingina’s contribution to Nigeria’s development spans across several sectors of our nation’s life: He was a scholar, technocrat, public servant and Politician of high repute. He left an indelible mark on our nation’s history.
