The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, and his counterpart, Abia state governor, Alex Otti have mourned renowned businessman, elder statesman and President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, died on Thursday at the age of 82 years.
In his condolence message, Governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo expressed profound sadness on the passage of the elder statesman, describing it as a monumental loss not only to his immediate family and the Igbo nation but to Nigeria as a whole.
The Governor further described Chief Iwuanyanwu as a personal mentor, a great supporter as well as 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.
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti said he received with shock the news of Chief Iwuanyanwu’s death.
He described the death of the leader of Ndigbo Worldwide as a great loss to the Igbo nation and the entire country.
He said the late Chief Iwuanyanwu was a great patriot, lover of his people, a successful leader and an outstanding professional, businessman and leader.
Governor Soludo stated that the contributions of the Elder statesman to the socio-economic development of Nigeria are immeasurable.
“As the publisher of the Champion Newspapers and owner of several other businesses, his entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic endeavours have left an enduring legacy in our nation”.
Governor Soludo also recalled and praised the significant contributions of Chief Iwuanyanwu as Chairman, Planning Committee of Ohanaeze, a strategic position Governor Soludo also occupied in the past in Ohanaeze
Also, 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.
The governors commiserated with family of the Elder statesman, Imo state government, the South-East, Igbo nation across the globe and the country at large.
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