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HRM Igwe Samuel Asadu, the traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu kingdom, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu state, said Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was a game changer .
Asadu , who is also the Chairman, Southeast traditional rulers’ council, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)in Nsukka on Friday.
He described the death of Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo was a great loss to the Igbo people.
“The death of Iwuanyanwu has robbed the country, especially Ndigbo of a great leader, detribalised Nigerian, sports lover, seasoned engineer, philanthropist, bridge builder and an honest politician,“he said.
The traditional ruler said he received the news of the demise of Iwuanyanwu with shock, sadness and surprise.
“I received the news of his death with sadness, shock and surprise because by his death, a big ‘iroko tree’ has fallen in Igboland.
“The vacuum that will be created by his death will take time to be filled, he said.
He urged Ndigbo to take solace as Iwuanyanwu lived a fulfilled life by dedicating himself to the service of Ndigbo, Nigeria and humanity.
Asadu said that Iwuanyanwu would also be remembered as a patriotic Nigerian as well as a dedicated leader.
“May God grant his soul eternal rest as well as grant his family, Ndigbo and the entire country the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” Asadu said.
In his reaction, Prof. Demian Opata, Chairman, Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Nsukka Local Government Area, described Iwuanyanwu loss as one not to Ndigbo alone but the entire country and the world.
Opata said that Iwuanyanwu would be remembered by his good legacies as a dedicated leader, philanthropist and seasoned administrator.
“Ndigbo has lost one of its illustrious sons, business magnate, dedicated leader and seasoned administrator.
“The death of Iwuanyanwu has thrown Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide into mourning and tears.
“However, Ohanaeze Ndigbo is comforted that the late President General lived a fulfilled life by dedicating his life and time to the service of humanity.
“We pray God, to give his soul eternal rest,” Opata said (NAN)
Photo Caption: HRM Igwe Samuel Asadu
26th July, 2024.
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