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Date Set For Burial Of Former Ohanaeze Ndigbo President Iwuanyanwu
Date Set For Burial Of Former Ohanaeze Ndigbo President Iwuanyanwu....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the foremost Igbo socio-cultural organization, held a meeting at its National Headquarters to honor the late President General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. During the solemn ceremony on Tuesday, a condolence register was opened to celebrate his legacy…….. CONTINUE READING
Following the meeting, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Secretary General Ambassador Okey Emuchay led the executive committee in signing the register. Emuchay expressed profound sorrow over Iwuanyanwu’s unexpected death, describing him as an “exceptional diplomat, a dedicated patriot, an outstanding leader, a skilled politician, and an esteemed engineer.”
The organization announced that Iwuanyanwu would be buried on September 25, 2024. Emuchay noted, “We held an emergency NEC meeting to sign this condolence register in memory of Dr. E. C. Iwuanyanwu, who passed away last Thursday, July 25, 2024.”
He continued, “His loss is monumental, especially following the recent death of our former President General, Ambassador Professor George Obiozor. We have received tributes from various dignitaries including the President, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Emeka Anyaoku, South East governors, and others. Nigerians worldwide have been reaching out to express their condolences.”
Emuchay extended sympathy to Iwuanyanwu’s family, including his wife and children, and acknowledged the support of the Imo State government and its people. He confirmed that a central burial committee will be formed soon.
In respect for the late President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo will forgo the 2024 Igbo Day Celebration, initially scheduled for September 29, 2024, in Imo State. Emuchay reassured that Ohanaeze would remain strong and continue the work Iwuanyanwu began. He emphasized the organization’s commitment to moving forward and continuing his vision for the Igbo nation and Nigeria.
The Secretary General concluded by inviting all Ohanaeze Ndigbo state secretariats and chapters, both within Nigeria and abroad, to open condolence books for the public to express their thoughts and prayers for the late Chief Dr. E.C. Iwuanyanwu.
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