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BURIAL COMMITTEE REVIEWS PREPARATIONS AS GRAVE CONSTRUCTION REACHES 90 PERCENT

November 6, 2026 1 min read

The High-Level Committee for the burial of the late liberation hero, General Joseph Lagu Yanga, has held a meeting to review progress on the construction of his grave and receive updates from various sub-committees ahead of determining the burial date. The committee has confirmed that construction of the grave has reached at least 90 per cent completion, while the coffin has also arrived. The engineer assured the committee that all construction and decoration works would be completed by Sunday and the site handed over to the government. Ambassador Andruga, has urged committee members to remain committed and ensure that all outstanding preparations are completed in time for a dignified burial ceremony. Updates from the various sub-committees also indicated significant progress and growing readiness for the successful organisation of the burial of the late General Joseph Lagu Yanga.