PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S BROTHER TO BE BURIED ON SATURDAY

President Jonathan will leave Abuja for Bayelsa State on Thursday to participate in the burial ceremonies of his younger brother, Chief Meni Innocent Jonathan who passed away on the 20th of November, 2012.

Chief Jonathan is to be laid to rest on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at his hometown, Otuoke, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

His remains will be conveyed from Abuja to Otuoke on Friday, December 7, 2012 and will be received by the Otuoke Council of Chiefs at the Otuoke Community Hall at 2.30pm on the same day.

There will be a Service of Songs for him at the Dame Patience Jonathan Square, Otuoke at 6pm that evening while a commendation service will be held at the St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Otuoke at 10 am on Saturday.

He will be interred after the commendation service.

 Reuben AbatiSpecial Adviser to the President(Media & Publicity)December 4, 2012 
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