President Bola Tinubu and theOgun State governor, Dapo Abiodun have mourned the death of the notable politician, business mogul and the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu who passed away on Thursday.
While extending his heartfelt commiserations to the family of Chief Iwuanyanwu President Tinubu also condoled with the Imo State Government, friends and associates of the deceased and Ndi Igbo over this irreparable loss.
The President noted that Chief Iwuanyanwu would always be remembered for his remarkable legacy.
Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed elder statesman and comfort to his family.
Also, the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death of the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as a profound loss to the nation.
In a statement on Thursday, Prince Abiodun said the news of the death of the businessman, publisher, and politician was shocking.
Governor Abiodun said as President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Igbo people, Chief Iwuanyanwu worked tirelessly to preserve the unity of the country with his various, timely interventions at critical times when contentious issues were raging.
Abiodun said: “I received with shock, the news of the death of the President General of Ohaneze 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 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 late businessman owned The Champion Newspapers. His business had also grown into a conglomerate of over 20 companies, including Enic Advertising Ltd; Magil Industries Limited; National Post Newspapers; Sunrise Insurance Brokers; Oriental Shipping Lines Limited; Paradise City Hotel, Calabar and Oriental Airlines.
