BAYELSA STATE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES STATE BURIAL FOR EX-NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER, AZAZI

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday, announced that former National Security Adviser, late Gen Andrew Azazi, will be given a befitting state burial.

According to him, “the decision of the Bayelsa State Government to accord Azazi, a state burial was in recognition of his enviable record of service to the state and country.”
In a statement by Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson,  Dickson said, “In view of the late General Azazi ‘s illustrious military career and his remarkable contributions to Bayelsa State and Nigeria as a whole, his  remains would be laid to rest at the Ijaw National Heroes Park in Yenagoa, the state capital. This is to demonstrate our respect and high regard for General Azazi as a true hero of Ijaw nation.”

DETAILED FUNERAL PROGRAMME

The burial arrangement would kick off  December 28, with service of songs at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, commendation service holds the next day , December 29,  with internment and state reception for guest/dignitaries.
The approved official burial arrangements are as follows:
Friday 28, December 2012
1. Service of Songs
Venue: Peace Park, Yenagoa
Time:  5pm Prompt
2. Entertainment of Invited Guests/Dignitaries
Venue: Government House, Banquet Hall
Time:  8pm
Saturday 29th December 2012
1. Commendation Service
Venue: Peace Park, Yenagoa
Time: 9am
2. Interment
In view of the Late General Azazi ‘s illustrious Military career and his remarkable contributions to Bayelsa State and Nigeria as a whole, his  remains will be laid to rest at the Ijaw National Heroes Park in Yenagoa, the State capital. This is to clearly demonstrate our respect and high regard for General Andrew Owoye Azazi as a true hero of the Ijaw Nation.
Time: 12pm
3.  State Reception for Guests/Dignitaries
Time: 2pm prompt
4.  Departure