Politics
GOV. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Thursday expressed sadness over the death of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo described Iwuanyanwu’s death as a monumental loss not only to his immediate family and the Igbo nation but to Nigeria as a whole.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday at the age of 82 after a brief illness.
The governor said that Iwuanyanwu’s contributions to the socio-economic development of Nigeria were immeasurable.
According to the governor, as the publisher of the Champion Newspapers and owner of several other businesses, Iwuanyanwu’s entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavours left an enduring legacy in the country.
Soludo said Chief Iwuanyanwu was a distinguished elder statesman, notable patriot, renowned businessman, a personal mentor and a great supporter.
“He was an influential figure whose life and wise counsel were a tribute to exceptional leadership, patriotism and steadfast dedication to the progress of the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a country.
“As the 11th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, he provided exemplary leadership, fostering unity, and championing the interests of Ndigbo, even while building bridges of peace across Nigeria,”he said.
The governor extended his condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and associates of Chief Iwuanyanwu, Ndigbo and the nation.
He prayed that his soul rest in peace as God grants the family the fortitude to bear the great loss. (NAN)
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July 26, 2024 @ 06:47 GMT|
Tags: Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. GOV. Chukwuma Soludo Mr Christian Aburime
