Enugu City centre is currently wearing a new look following a massive clean-up toward the burial of a former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme.

Ekwueme died on November 19 at a London hospital.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Presidential committee for the burial had slated a service of songs at the Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd at Independent Layout in Enugu on Tuesday.

On January 31, there will be South-East Zonal Commendation Ceremony at Okpara Square in Enugu by 10am.

A NAN correspondent covering the burial activities observed that grasses in green areas of the Enugu metropolis have been pruned.

Trees with out-grown trunks and branches have also been trimmed to beautify the Coal City.

Okpara Square has also been re-painted while the lighting facilities have been restored.

The compound of the Good Shepherd Cathedral Church has also been given comprehensive cleaning, ahead of the service of songs for the late political icon.

Meanwhile, Ekwueme's Enugu residence is already wearing a new look with a total clean-up of facilities.

Buildings within the vicinity of his house had all been repainted to make the area beautiful.

A total of 391 people have signed the condolence register so far. (NAN)