May 12, 2026

FG Announces Dates For Burial Rites of Late James Ocholi

By Farouk Mohammed

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The Federal government on Wednesday announced the dates for the burial rites of former Minister of State for Labor and Employment, James Ocholi, his wife and son who died in a fatal accident on March 6.

The date as picked by the deceased’s family was announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babacir Lawal.

“The Service of songs would hold on March 17 at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Abuja by 7 pm.

“The body of James Ocholi, his wife, Blessing, and son, Joshua, would depart the National Hospital Abuja same day (March 17) for his home town, Dekina, in Kogi state where a wake-keeping would take place.

“Internment would take place on March 18 by 12 noon in Dekina,” the statement said.

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