President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received representatives of the family of late Chief (Dr) Alex Ekwueme at the State House in Abuja.

The relatives of the former Vice President were at the Aso Rock Villa to appreciate President Buhari for his gesture while Ekwueme was ill.

They also thanked Buhari for his support during funeral rites.

Present at the meeting were Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, SGF Boss Mustapha, Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, Chief Laz Ekwueme, Prof. O. Ekwueme, Mrs Beatrice Ekwueme among others.

The former Vice President died at a UK hospital in November last year.