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Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, has mourned the passing of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.
Soludo described the death of Iwuanyanwu as a monumental loss not only to his immediate family and the Igbo nation but to Nigeria as a whole.
Recall that Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 at the age of 82 years after a brief illness.
Meanwhile, in his condolence message contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Awka on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Governor Soludo expressed profound sadness over the passage of the elder statesman.
Soludo 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.
He noted that Chief Iwuanyanwu’s contributions to the socio-economic development of Nigeria are immeasurable, adding that 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 the nation’s history.
The Governor pointed out that 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 extended his deep condolences to the bereaved family, friends, and associates of Chief Iwuanyanwu, Ndigbo and the nation, praying that his soul rest in peace as God grants the family the fortitude to bear this great loss.
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