It was a big show of affluence as Imo State born Billionaire, Chief. Dr. Ugonna Osinachi Cliff Orabuchi, (Ikenga Ogberuru) generally known as Panteka, CEO Teka Group LTD bid his Father In-Law farewell with a casket worth over N130 million Naira.

His father In-Law , Nze Mathias Nwafor Uzo Orakwute, from Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, died recently at the age of 72.

According to information, the billionaire had a very close bond with the deceased father in-law . He took good care of him while he was alive and even built him an edifice and supported people close to him.

The gasketed Copper Mirror finish casket adorned with white velvet interior and full couch with foot Panel is reliably gathered to be one of the premium products of Apams.

According to research, Copper is unique as a casket material because, like bronze, it’s long lasting but will gradually oxidize.

The event attracted who is who in Igboland and many social clubs

Chief. Dr. Ugonna Osinachi Cliff Orabuchi is one of the most respected, and sought after business moguls in Nigeria today.

He’s regarded as a maker of men, a visionary leader, a philanthropist.

Prof Utuama, a two-term Deputy Governor, served under the administration of former Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.

He was born on June 5, 1947, Utuama served as Deputy Governor to former Governor Uduaghan from May 2007 to May 2015.

It was reliably gathered that the ex-Deputy Governor died in Warri at the age of 78 after a protracted illness.

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

After strike, the Federal Government has released funds to settle outstanding salaries owed to members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities and pay benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme.

In a statement on Saturday by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation confirmed that payments to NASU members have commenced, with many already confirming receipt.

The statement read, “The Federal Government has released funds for payment of withheld salary of Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities.

According to the OAGF, the Federal Government has also released funds for payment of benefits to retirees under the Nigerian Union of Pensioners Contributory Pension Scheme Sector.

“The OAGF said payments to the Non-Academic Staff of Federal Universities had commenced and many have confirmed receipt.”

The OAGF reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers and retirees.

On Monday, the Joint Action Committee of SSANU and NASU embarked on an indefinite strike over its four months of withheld salary.

Since then, activities have been grounded in universities across the country.

In an earlier interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday, the National President of SSANU, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, stated that university executives, including vice-chancellors, bursars, and registrars, did not receive salaries for four months.

He said as a result, the universities would remain completely shut down until the payments were made.