By CHARLES IWUOHA

Former Enugu State Governor, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, has lost his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Nwachi Nnamani.

Dr. Nnamani is a serving Senator, representing Enugu East Senatorial District at the Upper chamber of National Assembly.

Mrs Nnamani passed away in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America (USA) at the age of 85 after a brief illness.

A family statement signed by Senator Nnamani said she would be buried in Virginia, USA.

He however added that the traditional burial and funeral rites would be held in her home town, Ojiagu, Agbani, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, on a date to be annoounced later.

He prayed that God grant his mother eternal rest just he asked that God gives the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

Late Mrs Elizabeth Nwachi Nnamani is survived by many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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