by Isi Esene
Reports have it that the body of Dora Akunyili, the former NAFDAC DG, who died in India after a long battle with cancer, is expected to arrive Nigeria today.
Dora, a member of the ongoing National Confab succumbed to the deadly disease after she was rushed to an Indian Specialist hospital exactly a month ago in an air ambulance.
Her body would be deposited at the National Hospital in Abuja while arrangements are made for her burial.
TheCable reports that the former Information Minister may likely be buried in August to accommodate the schedule of several high profile individuals who have indicated interest in attending her burial.
Akunyili died on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the age of 59.
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