President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the passing away of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who died on Thursday.
According to a statement signed by Iwuanyanwu’s son, Jide, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died after a brief illness.
Reacting to the shock news, President Tinubu described the late Iwuanyanwu as an accomplished businessman. A notable politician who contributed immensely to the development of the country.
The President, therefore, extended his heartfelt commiserations to the family of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
This was contained in statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Thursday.
“Iwuanyanwu will always be remembered for his remarkable legacy. I am praying for the repose of the departed elder statesman,” the statement read.
In a similar note, the Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF, led by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun described the death as a profound loss to the nation.
The condolence was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by their Chairman, Dapo Abiodun.
The statement read: “I received with shock, the news of the death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. His passing at this critical time when his counselling as an elder statesman is needed is saddening.”
“Chief Iwuanyanwu was a remarkable leader, statesman, and a patriot. Who dedicated his life to promoting the unity, progress, and well-being of the Igbo nation and Nigeria as a whole.
“His contributions to fostering inter-ethnic harmony, peaceful co-existence, and mutual understanding between the diverse peoples of our country were huge. His death is a profound loss. Not only for the Igbo nation but Nigeria as a whole.”
The SGF described the late Iwuanyanwu as a tireless worker who worked to preserve the unity of the country. This, he did, with his various timely interventions at critical times when contentious issues were raging.
“On behalf of the Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Iwuanyanwu family. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo family, the entire Southeast region and Nigeria as a whole,” the statement concluded.
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