Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has condoled with the family of the late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu over the death of the president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness. He was 81 years old.
Soludo described Iwuanyanwu as a mentor, whose “life and wise counsel were a tribute to exceptional leadership and patriotism” to the country.
The Anambra governor said the late elder statesman’s contributions to the socio-economic development of Nigeria are immeasurable.
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“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,” a statement by Christian Aburime, chief press secretary to Soludo reads.
“His contributions 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 of the planning committee of Ohanaeze, a strategic position Governor Soludo also occupied in the past in Ohanaeze.
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“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.”
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